Chomping at the bit

So far my ½ training is going well.  I’ve been feeling very strong, had some great runs and still feeling good about the decision to join the training program.  The first week has been a success!  Yeah, me!  I will say that I have to learn to pace myself though and here is why.

Don’t over train. 

Those words have been stressed by Coach C and I am having a hard time putting on the brakes.  Monday while I was out doing my scheduled run the half way mark came right as I was about to start up the path to @zzkicker hill.  Those of you that run the Greenway may know this steep gravel hill that leads up to the cannons and monument at the place of McFadden Farm.  I lovingly call it @zzkicker hill because it can be that, a real you-know-what.  So, there I was at the start of the path to the “hill” and I realize I am where I need to turn around and start back.  NO!!!!!!!  It is a bit of a thing with me lately that I am able to run the entire length of the hill before stopping.  Yes, it is grueling but once I get to the top it is as if I can hear the “Rocky” theme playing.  *Fist punch in the air*

Don’t over train.

Disappointment of sorts set in as I turned around and started back.  I WANTED to run that hill only that wasn’t part of my scheduled mileage.  Maybe I need to change my starting point for my runs?  Or should I just wait until it is in my mileage and when I run it, totally kick it?  Can you believe I miss that hill?!?!?  I certainly can’t but there it is. 

I wanted to run that hill and keep on running.  I guess this is where I say something I thought I never would.  Ready?

I love to run!

Now that I have admitted my love for this thing I do it is hard to put on the brakes, hard to pace myself and it is going to be hard to not over train.

Of course today as I tackle my first speed training exercise – I’m a bit scared! – I probably will not be feeling the love.  At least not until after and I realize I can do that too.

Don’t over train.

You know what?  That could be the motto for so many things in life.