05/14/2022
Running is hard and I did not want to run today. Tired, sore, on my period, 20miles seemed impossible. When my 3am alarm went off, I dragged my ass out of bed, drove to the trailhead only to realize, I forgot all my snacks. Dammit!! I almost got back in the truck and drove home, saying that maybe it was a “sign” that I should take the day off. But that’s just bu****it people use as an excuse, because I was about to do the same. Instead, I grabbed my credit card, rerouted my run to hit a little market just off the trail and started my run. It was so hard but I made it through. It’s not just about building physical strength, it’s about building mental toughness too. Pushing past what you feel capable of that day and setting the bar for yourself just a little bit higher. 20miles isn’t the most I’ve ran but, it’s the most not feeling “my best”. It was a slow, grueling run but i didn’t quit and that’s good enough for me. My only competition is myself and trying to get stronger everyday.
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