Boy did reading your post bring back some memories of similar struggles. I'm glad you were able to work your way through it and come out ready to go. It took 6 months in walking boots and my triathlon coach to finally teach me to the concepts behind going slow to go fast, and learning to listen to my body. Endurance sports, in my opinion, are more about your mental fortitude than the physicality involved and it is the kind of adversity and challenges you wrote about that will make you stronger and better in the long run. Good luck with your upcoming race!
Couldn't agree more. Without my mental strength, I know I wouldn't be able to make the gains I have the last ~28 months. Here's to not making the type of mistake I did last week again anytime soon though! Thanks for reading Jeff, I appreciate it! And thanks for the well wishes on Sunday. Excited to get after it!
Good word. You bring up some really good points that many runners know, but have a hard time with.....listen to your body! Every training run...every race...everyday is different. Embrace each of them for what lessons they bring.
Boy did reading your post bring back some memories of similar struggles. I'm glad you were able to work your way through it and come out ready to go. It took 6 months in walking boots and my triathlon coach to finally teach me to the concepts behind going slow to go fast, and learning to listen to my body. Endurance sports, in my opinion, are more about your mental fortitude than the physicality involved and it is the kind of adversity and challenges you wrote about that will make you stronger and better in the long run. Good luck with your upcoming race!
Couldn't agree more. Without my mental strength, I know I wouldn't be able to make the gains I have the last ~28 months. Here's to not making the type of mistake I did last week again anytime soon though! Thanks for reading Jeff, I appreciate it! And thanks for the well wishes on Sunday. Excited to get after it!
Good word. You bring up some really good points that many runners know, but have a hard time with.....listen to your body! Every training run...every race...everyday is different. Embrace each of them for what lessons they bring.
As always, I appreciate you reading! Means a lot dad.