Guys, I’ve got a problem. That problem is FATIGUE. It’s thoroughly rocking me. I haven’t changed my routine in any significant way (although I have been going to bed early) and my diet is clean.
I do suffer from seasonal allergies, so I’m thinking it may be playing a role.
This week only ran 8 miles. I think. One day, I decided to head of the door with zero expectations and went as far and as fast as I could, until I couldn’t. I didn’t go on my usual path so I have no idea how far I went, so I am not counting it in my weekly total. It felt so good. I felt free, my legs felt lighter, I smiled nearly the entire time. I may have to do this more often. You see…I can be kind of competitive. Especially with myself. Taking a step back and appreciating how far I’ve come in learning to be a runner. I finished my 60th run that day. It’s beautiful.
All too often, I beat myself up. I didn’t run fast or far enough, I didn’t push harder, I didn’t run 5 days that week…I forget what is most important I GOT OUT THERE TODAY! The ultra-competitiveness has to stop. It is not the kind of thinking or behavior I want modeled for my son. There exists a healthy balance of good sportsmanlike competitiveness and that is what I strive for.
are you (were you) overly competitive and self critical? How do you deal?
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