escapevelocity
of random thoughts and pickled cabbage
So, we’re scheduled to run 12 miles this Saturday. I’ve never run 12 miles before in my life. Needless to say, I’m pretty nervous. I’ve been worrying about it all week.
Maybe I haven’t fully recovered mentally from my run last week? Or maybe because of the abbreviated runs this week? Or because I haven’t felt very energetic or strong?
Anyways, I’ve decided to try incorporating walk breaks into the run on Saturday. I think it’ll make me less anxious about it, and it won’t be such a strain on my legs….especially since I’ll be running a relay race later in the PM. 
4 Responses for "negative thoughts creeping in"
Jen, just take some walk breaks. That’s not a problem. What’s your longest run? You may be surprised that you’ll be able to handle it easily. Still, you wanna take it easy for the Relay. See you there. I’m taking pictures, not running. Unfortunately.
It might be your logical half of the brain telling you to quit (or the perfectionist side of Jen?). Just ignore her for a while and have a great run tomorrow.
Don’t worry too much about the relay. I’m running that for fun and to meet up with fellow Striders.
You can do it! I’m living proof. In January I completed 16.5 miles of the marathon not having run more than 6.5 miles at once… ever. And like I’ve said, if I can do it… anyone can do it.
Thanks, everyone, for the encouragement! I think this 12 miles is a mental speed-bump that I just need to get over.
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