First of all, this post is so late! I can't believe that in ONE week I'll be getting on a plane bound for Minnesota and my goal of a qualifying for Boston. Didn't I just start training for this thing?! I can't even begin to explain how excited I am about this!!!! I may just grab a backpack and start running North on I-35 straight to MN today! NOT!!!!
So here's where I'm at this week. I read somewhere (probably Runner's World) that you need to visualize the course, the finish line, the time clock.....ALL of it! So, that's what I have been doing. Every time I lace up my shoes and head out the door, I see myself on the course. I have paid attention this past week to how my pace feels. I see the finish line and myself crossing it into a puddle of emotions as my determination has paid off and I have met my goal.
I have to be honest though, I've never been an overly confident person, so this is kinda hard. Those inner voices have a funny way of sneaking in the self doubt, telling me it isn't right to be confident, to not get cocky. This is where I rely on my faith. The Lord has shown me that I am strong, I can endure and when I put my trust in him I can accomplish my goals.
So my friends, for the next week I have pictures of my finish time where I can see it, I have changed my Facebook pictures so I am constantly reminded! Please say a prayer for me that when I am tired, when I feel pain (because I will) that I focus on the finish. I don't want to regret!
Wish me luck! Get ready Mankato, I'm coming!
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