Darcy - One long week.

So, it has been a week since I last posted. I decided that I should take a week off from running to let my ankle have some time. I didn't think it would be both running and cross training, but it turned into one of THOSE weeks... I could have really used some running time.

So, I busied myself with preparations mentally. I read everything I could get my internet on. On speed work. On flexibility training. On running marathons. On nutrition and supplements. On the importance of rest days, the long run, and tempo work. I learned about pacing, and how to effectively practice your pace. Though some of it, I felt, was out of my league, I read it anyway. It reinforced the hope that one day to I will be a runner who benefits from this information. One stride at a time.

I was able to keep my spirit and need for running alive by mentally rehearsing. At times, I felt like I was letting a week of valuable time slip by. I had to remind myself of the journey, and not the moment. And I'm glad I was able to make the most of it. It was a valuable challenge - a lesson in patience, listening to your body, and persistence.

Tomorrow will be a the test, in getting motivated to get out of bed early and beat the heat. To lace up again, and continue down The Road to Austin.

Stay tuned...