Have you ever seen someone running and they look so light on their feet and make it look so easy, and it motivates you to run too? Well, that happens to me sometimes. The problem with it is that when I go out to run, I do NOT feel light on my feet, and it ISN’T the least bit easy and then I wonder again why the heck I am putting myself through this torture in the first place… well, I know WHY I’m doing this, but I wonder when the H-E-C-K will this get any easier?!?!
I’m analytical, so maybe I can analyze it…
I do this a few times a week. Every week. Weekafter week. And it sure doesn’t feel like it’s getting any easier?!?! Why do my legs feel so darned HEAVY when I run?!?! Sure, this is only week 7. And I haven’t exactly been running each and every run that I’m supposed to. Okay Okay Okay. I get it I’m not running every run that I’m supposed to. And I guess I don’t have a GREAT excuse. Other than I’m tired. Full time job, full time mom, plus training. It’s alot…. but I guess the old saying is true “No pain No gain”
OH boy… thinking I need some motivation I was searching the www for some motivational quotes, preferably about running a marathon, here are a couple of the first I found:
To describe the agony of a marathon to someone who’s never run it is like trying to explain color to someone who was born blind.
Jerome Drayton
Marathoning is like cutting yourself unexpectedly. You dip into the pain so gradually that the damage is done before you are aware of it. Unfortunately, when awareness comes, it is excruciating.
John Farrington, Australian marathoner
“You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can’t know what’s coming.”
Frank Shorter
After reading those, I’m sure you’ll understand why I’m not thrilled about the 3 mile run I have this evening.
I need a running partner. But I think I am the slowest runner. Ever. Seriously.
