November 2: Favorite inspiring quote
This afternoon, I went for a 20-mile run. It was beyond tough. I was tired and sore practically from head to toe. I wanted to quit. I even considered calling Jeff to come pick me up.
But I didn't.
One of my favorite inspiring quotes usually helps me through a difficult run.
As I shifted from running to walking, this quote lost some of it's powerfulness. Turns out maybe that voice was right.
But then, of course, I remembered another favorite.
And at that point, I became perfectly OK with walking the final three miles. I was still OUT there. I was still preparing for my marathon. I was still doing good for myself.
I was still lapping all those suckers at home, AND I was still earning bragging rights.
Because isn't that at least a part of why we run. LOL.
What's one of your favorite inspiring quotes?
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wow! great job and great attitude! I am doing blogember too! Excited to see that you are doing it too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lea! The blogging challenge has been fun so far. Let's see how well we do. :)
DeleteI was wondering how your 20 went. I always have to tell myself walking is ok too.
ReplyDeleteAny idea what went wrong? Were you eating and drinking enough? Did you just get tired?
I blame Friday. I stayed up way too late, and didn't eat a very good dinner. I hadn't hydrated very well the days leading up to Saturday. I was fueling and drinking enough during the run, but yes, I did get very tired. :(
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