You know I was kidding when I said I didn't want to read this, right? I love Trail Mix so much, and this story was a fantastic one!
Almost every PR I have set, whether in running races or on the Peloton bike, has been when I haven't looked at the numbers and have just gone by feel (at least for the first half). Your experience in Eugene reminded me so much of my experience running the Madrid Half Marathon, where I PRed by a whopping 12 minutes coming off a calf injury that cut my training short. I love, love, love the philosophy that sometimes we are our biggest obstacle, and that we are actually capable of far more than we might think. I can't wait to see what is next for you!
(PS - Fine, I will start doing some speedwork in the new year.)
"Our minds are powerful things and the stories we craft in our heads can either shut us down or help springboard us to unimaginable places." Such a great line, Emily. And the power of self-belief. Self doubt can take us down a very deep rabbit hole. I like to think that, for most of the time, I am able to call up the belief in self. It has served me well. And I know it has and will you. Love reading you and send each one to my kids and good friends. Love you. Be well. Aunt Mary
You know I was kidding when I said I didn't want to read this, right? I love Trail Mix so much, and this story was a fantastic one!
Almost every PR I have set, whether in running races or on the Peloton bike, has been when I haven't looked at the numbers and have just gone by feel (at least for the first half). Your experience in Eugene reminded me so much of my experience running the Madrid Half Marathon, where I PRed by a whopping 12 minutes coming off a calf injury that cut my training short. I love, love, love the philosophy that sometimes we are our biggest obstacle, and that we are actually capable of far more than we might think. I can't wait to see what is next for you!
(PS - Fine, I will start doing some speedwork in the new year.)
"Our minds are powerful things and the stories we craft in our heads can either shut us down or help springboard us to unimaginable places." Such a great line, Emily. And the power of self-belief. Self doubt can take us down a very deep rabbit hole. I like to think that, for most of the time, I am able to call up the belief in self. It has served me well. And I know it has and will you. Love reading you and send each one to my kids and good friends. Love you. Be well. Aunt Mary
Totally inspiring ❤️