I had a big goal in the works for years. I achieved it. My goal was to break a 4:20 marathon. I set a new PR of 4:10:18 at the Honolulu Marathon. Being involved in the Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge has helped keep my motivation up and keep the post race blues at bay...for a bit. I was eager to get my weekly points back up after seeing them decline, as they should, during taper. But it didn't keep a firm hold on my post-race happiness. I felt the blues sink in. It hit me hard last night.I felt bummed and not as energized by my runs. My runs weren't draining me. I just had a yearning for more. More miles. More time. More planning. More anything. I wanted more.
I had been toying with the idea of doing a local 10K race on the 21st but last night that drive was lacking. Why bother? I didn't need to race per se. Yes, I had thought it would be fun. The cause was good - women helping women - a fundraiser for domestic violence. But still, the drive wasn't there. I was floundering even though I was doing good incorporating more core work and stretching into my routine....just as planned.
So today I turned over a new leaf. I dragged my butt out of bed at 4:00 am and went to the gym before work. I needed a good sweat, a good run, to find myself. My goal was to run longer or run faster. I didn't care which. I needed to run. The end result, I ran a bit longer and faster. Why not do both? And I found my happiness and drive again. A good sweat can make anything better. I am ready to face the day with a smile and confidence. And that 10K? I registered!
Daily Gratitude: I am thankful for local races.
Daily Affirmation: I am loving.
