I feel as if I constantly set up training plans that later on get tweaked or completely dropped. This doesn't discourage me very much, because I still manage to run. And that's really all that matters. Over the past few weeks I had been quietly training for a marathon. But tonight I realized that it was time to let that dream go.
I will run another marathon, but it's not going to be this Fall. As much as I wanted to run one, I have such a peace about letting it go. A lot of the reasoning is financial, but another part of it is the time commitment. I know I could run 26.2 miles this October, but it would take a lot from me.
So here's where I excel at being flexible! These next few months are going to be spent working on speed and running for fun. I'm going to run an 8K, a 5K, and then try and PR at the Star City Half-Marathon in November. This feels like the right decision for me, and I'm very excited about it. :)
Here's some mileage I ran in Texas, and tonight's run as well...
Miles: 8
Miles this Month: 41
Way to keep a positive attitude and have an open mind!! I so wish I could run in the Star City Half because it was my first half last year...but I'll probably just be regaining my ability to walk straight by then ;) Maybe I'll pass out some water instead and cheer you on!!
ReplyDeleteI hate when finances are deciding factors and we have to be responsible grownups about it. Great job refocusing in a positive way though! Good luck getting a new PR. I am not marathon training to keep marital harmony..sigh
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