I got up this morning ready to hit my 7 mile run. I was anxious and a little uneasy. With my knee, there is a worry as I get to the longer distances. Also this week, I put new ammo in my pocket as I read an article about Kara Goucher and her mental toughness.
The article speaks of how this world class runner had issues with mental strength. Not just issues, but big hurdles. As I read the article, I took notice of what I could do to make me stronger. One of those things is using a key word in the run to help you keep going. She used fighter or confidence (something like that). I started using words like strong, lean, haka, etc. These words did give me a boost in my runs.
Today I want to push my limits harder. I ended up shedding more time of my mile pace after not doing a long run last week (I was sick) and adding another mile to my longest distance. I am very pleased with where I am, and hope to continue to take time off.
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I just decided. We are going to get you in your skivies, pull out the video camera, and tape you doing the Haka. It will be HILARIOUS, and you can post it this here bloooooog of yours.
ReplyDeleteHey -- I feel so cool, because I already use that technique! I repeat a phrase to myself -- sometimes it is "no pain, no gain" others its "pain is weakness leaving the body". they always help. running isn't just physical exercise -- a lot of it is in our heads too. if we can conquer our minds, i think we can accomplish anything.
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