A hodge podge
Either that swim was easier than usual or I just had a great day in the pool and didn't really realize it. I wasn't over heating and cranky and dropped like I usually am so I'm thinking it was the former. But it's practices like that which will have me happy as Flipper in the pool again. Eventually. Right now I'm only swimming twice a week. Which isn't enough to see any improvement or consistency in anything (i.e. actually being totally at home in the water again). So I'm looking to get in another swim during the week. Nothing too hard core maybe some steady stuff and some slower technique work. I was thinking Sunday afternoon/evening but I don't think I'm gonna wanna get off the couch after a long run of hills. So maybe Saturday somehow.
So far this year it's been all about the mental battles. I am getting tired of fighting and not seeing any victories or forward progression. Though I have to say I found Joanne's race report really inspiring. I need to deside on my Big Sur goals. I know it's going to be a tough go. And I know that no matter what the time is I won't be happy about it because that's who I am. So I need other goals. I think enjoying the day and being with Brian will be number 1 and then running all the dang hills will be number 2. And being proud of myself for just finishing the run. That last one I have to work on. It's hard to let go of the numbers and just accept something for what it is.
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Hi Amy,
I was thinking about you and your post on my run today. I had the same goal as you - to enjoy the day... You can do things like make sure you smile at every single volunteer, give a wave to everyone with a camera, and before you know it's really tough but you're still out there smiling and waving, and hey, you're enjoying yourself.
It's also very cool to do the race alongside someone special. At one point near the end, Torbin was riding beside me on the bike, and he said, "It's such a perfect day." I looked around and it was like I was just noticing the sunshine and scenery for the first time. It was awesome. I really really enjoyed Torbin riding along on the bike beside me (he rode with me from about 34-38km). It's hard to describe how awesome it was to have him there. It was pretty funny too, because I had no energy for talking so I was communicating with sign language - he was talking and joking and I could only respond with a thumbs up.
You sound like you're ready to have a great time at Big Sur. I'm really looking forward to hearing about your trip. It's going to be great!
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