Before I went out for my run today I heard something that was kind of interesting. It's not the first time I've heard it, but for some reason today I actually thought of the meaning. Why do people say, "wish me luck"? I mean what if that person doesn't want to "wish you luck"? It's like they are fishing for compliments, or something like that. This is not to say I don't appreciate when people do "wish me luck" however, I don't ask them to do so. Isn't it something they should do on their own, not have you prompt them to do so? Don't know why I thought of this, but just had to put it out there.
The past two weeks I've really picked up my running volume, and there were a few days where I thought I might be overdoing it, however as I pushed through those days I think I am now over the hump. Running feels good again, and I think my body is starting to adapt to the higher volume. I was actually smarter with how I built up, and slowly went up each week by a few miles instead of having a 15 mile week followed by a 45 mile week. I'm feeling much more comfortable holding certain paces both on the road and on the track. I guess that just means I'll have to change things up to make sure I keep progressing. This week will end up being the biggest volume in quite a while which I'm happy about. I have found that running 6 days a week is doable, and that I feel better as the week goes on, consistency is key.
I have to send out a special thanks to Jake from Zoot. Not only is the Zoot gear awesome, but he is amazing to work with!! I absolutely love all of the gear and it has helped bring my training to a new level, can't wait to see what it does to my racing. If you haven't checked out the Zoot gear you need to do so! I have been running in the Zoot Ultra TT 4.0's for a while now and they are amazing!! Light, comfortable and I just can't say enough about how impressed I am. Check them out.
During my run today I was thinking about motivation. Different people have different reasons for everything, so I was thinking about my journey through triathlon. At first I thought it was fun (which I still do) and it was something to do, a goal to look forward to completing. Completing being the key word there. As I continued through the sport I started to challenge myself, I mean that's what it's about right? Pushing yourself farther than you thought you could go right? That continues to be a motivating factor for me today. I do believe that there are other outside influences as well though. I think last season I had something to prove, it was an escape, and I embraced it and my racing took me to a new level, a happier place. I do believe that I am capable of much more, and because of that the motivation continues to be pushing myself further than I thought I could go. The great thing about triathlon is that the only thing that can stop you from succeeding is you! I have a great crew to support me from my amazing family and friends to my incredible sponsors, race season kicks off in less than 2 months. Can't wait to get after it once again this year!
The past two weeks I've really picked up my running volume, and there were a few days where I thought I might be overdoing it, however as I pushed through those days I think I am now over the hump. Running feels good again, and I think my body is starting to adapt to the higher volume. I was actually smarter with how I built up, and slowly went up each week by a few miles instead of having a 15 mile week followed by a 45 mile week. I'm feeling much more comfortable holding certain paces both on the road and on the track. I guess that just means I'll have to change things up to make sure I keep progressing. This week will end up being the biggest volume in quite a while which I'm happy about. I have found that running 6 days a week is doable, and that I feel better as the week goes on, consistency is key.
I have to send out a special thanks to Jake from Zoot. Not only is the Zoot gear awesome, but he is amazing to work with!! I absolutely love all of the gear and it has helped bring my training to a new level, can't wait to see what it does to my racing. If you haven't checked out the Zoot gear you need to do so! I have been running in the Zoot Ultra TT 4.0's for a while now and they are amazing!! Light, comfortable and I just can't say enough about how impressed I am. Check them out.
During my run today I was thinking about motivation. Different people have different reasons for everything, so I was thinking about my journey through triathlon. At first I thought it was fun (which I still do) and it was something to do, a goal to look forward to completing. Completing being the key word there. As I continued through the sport I started to challenge myself, I mean that's what it's about right? Pushing yourself farther than you thought you could go right? That continues to be a motivating factor for me today. I do believe that there are other outside influences as well though. I think last season I had something to prove, it was an escape, and I embraced it and my racing took me to a new level, a happier place. I do believe that I am capable of much more, and because of that the motivation continues to be pushing myself further than I thought I could go. The great thing about triathlon is that the only thing that can stop you from succeeding is you! I have a great crew to support me from my amazing family and friends to my incredible sponsors, race season kicks off in less than 2 months. Can't wait to get after it once again this year!
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