My Costume Party Half Marathon in San Diego was... was... eye opening. I felt pretty darn good about it going in. Told myself I wasn't going to run a pace I knew I couldn't keep up for 13 miles. And I did great at that - and I ran for 10 straight miles! I've never done that before! Even in my training I had to take short walk breaks now and again! I was feeling so good, and getting closer to the finish line. And then it started getting warmer, and more humid and I let my mind tell my body I couldn't make it. And I had to run/walk/run the last 3 miles. It was still a good overall run for me, but it made me realize that I for sure haven't rid myself of those demons that tell me I'm no good. I'm too weak. It's time to work on me.
So, back now from vacation, let the work begin. Cross-training is the new name of the game - actually that will be my main focus for the next 90 days as I embark on P90X3. And healthier eating. I have gained back the 10 lbs I initially lost running, and I have plenty more to lose. And the mental part - I really need to work on that too. Remind myself daily that I can do this, that I'm good enough, that I'm worth it.
I have a couple of easy 5Ks the next two months, and then another out of town half marathon in October. We're going all the way to Folsom, CA for the Folsom Blues Breakout Half Marathon! I can hardly wait (remember, I said glutton for punishment). And I'm really hoping that the healthier eating, cross-training and continued running will make this my best half yet!
For now, I leave you with this little gem from the Costume run :)
~ Courtney (aka Wonder Woman)
