There's no doubt in my mind now that coach Phelan is insane when he is preparing my training schedule! I've accepted running 6 days a week, including 15-18 miles every Sunday, 9 mile tempo runs, and speed work. I've even accepted the bike riding, although I haven't be able to do it! I have to tell you, I am proud of myself this month. I've followed the schedule for the entire month of July-Yippee! Coach Bryan has been able to follow the schedule since May, including the darn bike rides. Guess what? Coach Bryan has gotten faster and is going to improve even more. Now let's talk about the August Schedule. Just when I started thinking I might be getting a handle on this training, Coach Phelan hit me right between the eyes! First, he starts off with a comment of "Yep, time to buck up, girl." Boy, a lot of thoughts came to mind after he said that, like ... maybe I'll take some boxing classes and I'll show you "buck up, girl". It's probably best that I not share all of my thoughts here. Anyway, he added Hill Repeats starting at 8 building up 21 - LOL Yeah, right. A Saturday long easy run with my Runwell Group and follow that up on Sunday with my normal 17-18 mile long run!?!
WOW! That's all I can say right now. WOW! Can I do this? That was the question racing through my head. Can I really do this for 5+ months!?! He sent the schedule out the day after I watched "Iron man" on TV. That's called perfect timing. What these Athlete's do is amazing! What's even more powerful is the way they do it! Each one has a story, their own story, and each story is just as powerful. On the first run of our Newbie Series, Coach Kristi asked the Newbie Group, what is your #1 reason for running? Each newbie answered and each had a reason and a goal! Don't forget that reason, write it down! Your mind will play games with you and try to talk you out of the workout needed that day for you to reach your goal. Each time I receive my new Schedule, my first thought is; "How can I do this"? Then, I complain to any one that will listen. For at least a few days! But then I do it! I will write once again: One of the greatest things about running is the self-discovery and self-confidence that comes from getting your body and mind to accomplish what once seemed impossible. So each month, the answer to my question, (after a few panic attacks), is "Yes, I can do this", one run at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time, and now one hill at a time. OK - Guess I better go hit the Hills!
WOW! That's all I can say right now. WOW! Can I do this? That was the question racing through my head. Can I really do this for 5+ months!?! He sent the schedule out the day after I watched "Iron man" on TV. That's called perfect timing. What these Athlete's do is amazing! What's even more powerful is the way they do it! Each one has a story, their own story, and each story is just as powerful. On the first run of our Newbie Series, Coach Kristi asked the Newbie Group, what is your #1 reason for running? Each newbie answered and each had a reason and a goal! Don't forget that reason, write it down! Your mind will play games with you and try to talk you out of the workout needed that day for you to reach your goal. Each time I receive my new Schedule, my first thought is; "How can I do this"? Then, I complain to any one that will listen. For at least a few days! But then I do it! I will write once again: One of the greatest things about running is the self-discovery and self-confidence that comes from getting your body and mind to accomplish what once seemed impossible. So each month, the answer to my question, (after a few panic attacks), is "Yes, I can do this", one run at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time, and now one hill at a time. OK - Guess I better go hit the Hills!
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