I realized on Monday after my run, that if I ran around 32 miles in the next 10 days, I would hit 100 miles for the month. That got me thinking if I really wanted to make it my goal. I think goals are good to have, but starting a goal with 10 days left in the month is a little questionable. I've had some friends say wait and do it next month, Chris thinks I should just go for it. What do I think? Well, at this point I think ~ if I don't I always have next month and but really think I'll be disappointed that I didn't just do it. If I do I'm worried I'll have bad runs for the rest of the month.
I did run this morning, but it was rough. I pushed myself in distance and I had a good overall time, but mentally I struggled. Since the start of my running I thought I would take it easy in July, seeing as it's the hottest month of the year. It's turning out to be the month I've run the most in!
I've got a little over 18 miles to go, I'll let you know if I make it.
6 comments:
I'm with Chris - just do it!! I don't think it's bad to set that goal with only 10 days left...you can push yourself to accomplish something so great!! Plus.. you can achieve it this month and have the same goal or more again, next month..
All I know is you freakin' rock girl! I'm so proud of you! Never thought about the miles you accumulate until I looked at my Map My Run stats and in June I ran 41 miles (that didn't include 2 weeks) from the time you convinced me to go on.. and so far 39 this month!
I hear you about the running is there but mentally not.. I've had to push myself this week but I'm glad when I get through. (Sorry about all the talking... but I missed GNO and I missed you!) ;p
Good for you Emily! I say Go for it this month!!
Very impressed! I'm glad you pushed yourself think of how great you feel when you accomplish it!!
I think that you are a rock star! I'm in a running funk at the moment and just reading about your amazing success is inspiring! Because I have seen the deep darkness of a bad run I say run what your heart and mind will let you....I know you can do it if you really want to, but if your heart isn't in it...and it's going to be an ugly run....just do what you CAN do! You are amazing!
Go for it. I think even if some of the runs are tough mentally, you will be so proud and glad you pushed through it. You are doing great! You can do this.
I have a saying that I use quite often. "Shoot for the sky, and worst case you'll hit the trees. Shoot for the trees and you'll hit the mud." So, in a nut shell- go for it! And if you don't make it you can always try again!
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