Training for Chicago has been a constant struggle of highs and lows and rarely anything in between. Last Tuesday I finished my strongest workout so far this training cycle. I felt strong, confident and in control the entire run. The numbers on my garmin reflected my confidence in this workout. I felt on top ofContinue reading “Connection”
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A Life Mediation
“I am calm. I am cool. I am peaceful.” Tuesday I made it to my favorite yoga class. It’s been nearly two years since I went to a class at this studio. Yin yoga is exactly what I always need in my life. It’s about learning how to sit comfortably on my edge, it’s aboutContinue reading “A Life Mediation”
Spiral
I didn’t run last weekend. Not one single mile. I was exhausted, achy, and mentally shut down. I slept all day Sunday. I knew Monday would be a fresh start. I’d ease back into a big training week. Tuesday and Wednesday my runs felt great. Thursday I fell apart. Tuesday: 7 sunrise miles, 9:23 paceContinue reading “Spiral”
Running with Fear
It’s a story I’ve come to know so well in my life. It’s a feeling I fail to recognize until long after I get caught up in the feelings. I can’t breathe. 2.5 miles into my tempo run yesterday, I stopped dead in my tracks. Tears fell down my cheeks. I was instantly overwhelmed byContinue reading “Running with Fear”
Why not me?
This weekends run started the same way as my last two runs. I parked in the same spot. I headed in he same direction. Just like last week, the first two miles breezed by. Just like last week, I found myself cracking at mile 3. MILE 3! Mile 3 is too early to crack. MileContinue reading “Why not me?”
Kristy Maute 