2 Doubles
1 Weightlifting Session
1 Dance Lesson
17.4 Mile Long Run
Even though I felt like absolutely garbage on all but one of my runs this week, I know that I am still building my strength and endurance. I may have struggled to run a quick pace in workouts, but at least I was able to maintain my target weekly mileage and to get in a solid long run. Most importantly, I'm focusing on the mental preparedness that will be necessary to perform well at the Trials. After all, running a marathon is fun, yet challenging. It is easy to get discouraged or to lose focus over the course of 26.2 miles. Right now I'm going through a patch of training where it is easy to get discouraged. This rough patch will serve as a good thing because it will only help me to prepare mentally and make me tougher for the big day. If I can keep my head afloat during a week when layoffs loom in the near future, when work outs don't get fully completed, and when I have commitments after work every single night, then I bet I can handle a marathon with the top USA talent. It's all about the journey and what I do to get there. Despite the sub-par workouts, this week has already made me tougher.
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