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May 8, 2024
I was mentally preparing myself for my longest run ever – a 10-miler – when it started to rain. I thought to myself, “Great, not only do I need to run 10 miles, but now I need to run 10 miles in the rain.”
I pushed the negative thoughts aside and stayed positive.
As I pulled on my sweats and then my sweatshirt, I heard the rain drops change to what sounded like hail bouncing off the windows of our house. I looked outside, and sure enough, it was hailing.
I couldn’t help but start laughing. I said aloud, “Is this a test or just an April Fools joke?”
Has this ever happened to you? You’re all prepared to do something challenging and what seems to be quite the challenge becomes a greater challenge? Well, this was one of those moments for me.
See, I don’t really “like” to run, but I want to complete a marathon. In order to complete the marathon, I need to complete the marathon training, and that means stay on schedule with short and long runs each and every week. Saturday called for 10 miles, and although I wasn’t too excited, I did mentally prepare to do what it took to complete the run.
However, I didn’t plan for rain, followed by hail. I was excited about the sunshine and running in shorts. It’s psychological, but I like running in the sun and not having to wear heavy sweats. But, the weather gods had other plans.
As I finished my first five miles, I actually didn’t feel as tired or soaked as I thought I might at the five-mile point. I thought to myself “I can do this!” I went on to finish the second five miles and it felt awesome. Well, my legs didn’t really feel “awesome” – more like Jell-O – but mentally, it felt awesome!
I started this week’s training with a four mile run yesterday (Sunday), have an off day today (thank goodness because I’m in Seattle and it’s – you guessed it – raining) – and tomorrow (more rain likely) I’m scheduled to run seven miles.
With two months to go to marathon day, I’m hoping it doesn’t rain on “the day, ” but if it does, I’ll have plenty of practice running in the rain!
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Ron Goch, The Telios Group
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