Just Do IT......Small Things Add Up

Megan from Run Like a Mother writes,

Setbacks, "begin agains", and starting for the first time all present a similar set of challenges. We need confidence, acceptance and diligence; all mental strengths that usually aren't listed anywhere in a training schedule. It is easy to read about getting started, much harder to make it happen. The best way to get over these challenges is to schedule running dates, join training groups or register for a race (or all three); these external commitments keep you motivated. So tomorrow, I have a date with friends and will "begin again" on the road running. Hard to back out when friends are waiting.

Funny how I have found these ideas on my own...and glad to hear from somebody a little further down the road of experience that I am, indeed, on a good path.  1) I've found a personal trainer that embraces my running and is training me to run more efficient...and I think we can be friends 2) I've signed up to be a part of two bigger groups.... #sweatpink and #girlsgonesporty.....my application is in for ambassador.....I'm waiting; ad 3) I've signed up for a few races.  

The Hippie Chick Half Marathon in May is my next big race....and I'm excited to get back on a good and decent running schedule training for this race.  My trainer has suggested I try the run/walk method of training and I'm still trying to wrap my head around that.  I just don't know....deep inside I feel like, "if I can't run the whole thing, why do it?"  Walking feels "weak" to me.  Also, the run/walkers have irritated me a little on my runs.....they run by me, I run by them when they walk.....they run by me, I run by them when they walk.....through the entire race.  Often, at the end, I have enough in the tank to pass the groups and then I wonder.....why should I try that method??? I'm still sorting this idea out.

But I do know, I need to cross train.....so I've been jumping rope.  I was so frustrated yesterday and then came to the conclusion that my rope might be too short. I have ordered a new set of ropes from CrossRope....one weighing in at 1 pound. It will be fun to try this out and see if indeed it was my jump rope that was killing my workout....or if it was me!  I'm also going to give running in the pool a try.  Hubby gave me his little waterproof box for my iPod, now all I need to do is order new earbuds.  I also need to make sure my heart rate monitor is waterproof.....and I might order an aqua jogging belt too.  

Secretly, which is not such as secret when I write it here.....I'd like to run a 50K.  I've found a couple of "local" ultras and I am going to go and have a peek.  I wonder what those people look like....if any of them started out like me???  Really though, I'm looking for a BIG goal that has me working for years to achieve......either that, or I need to get better at the days after achieving a goal that takes less time.

Off to the track...I'm going to do a little speed work today.

Seize the Day.