Better late than never today. Had a wee lie on this morning, and have a few things to get done today, none of which include running unfortunately. Little matter of the Ireland / England match this afternoon to fit in too - I know it's only a warm up game, but its Ireland v England, so always an edge to these games, even with nothing at stake.
I'll keep this weeks scribble short and sweet, and thoroughly recommend a read of my good friend Orna's post from yesterday an excellent piece of writing, and a wonderful insight into what you can achieve, rather than feel you are not able - Read it and go for it..
"Long Long Post: For what it's worth! I've noticed a few posts lately with an underlying if not obvious tone, of runners starting to doubt their ability to run their 1st of a distance. Everyone to their own but for what it's worth I started running in my 40s and never really put myself under pressure to rush into a race/time but I always knew I found it a bit easier than some others to reach said goals. That's not showing off, that's, I'm small/slim, some might say thin and it wasn't what some of you amazing runners have had to go through to get results. In saying that, I trained, if nothing else I'm very consistent and I'm sometimes a go for it kinda gal. My first race was a 5km in 2011 and my 1st official half was Dublin in 2015. The plan for the half was a sub 1:50...fast to some, not for many others, the point is, I don't think it was conservative for MY 1st.. Ppl will always suggest you enjoy your first of any distance and don't race, well I get it but if you prepare, if you think you can, I say go for it, it's still one of my proudest races (Thank you James forever for helping me get there) Same with my first marathon, train, believe in your plan and I can't emphasize enough believe in yourself, some guy/gal wrote the plan but your feckin' running it! Again I went for it and my first marathon is still my PB (not sure what that says 🤔) The reason I'm telling you my experiences is because it's confidence and self belief that for me got me results. I'm not the most dedicated runner and some times I'll go all gut busting out but lately I pace, it's rewarding in another way (and also a bit of a cop out) but it is what I'm enjoying right now with my running. On an end note: Fact: Training doesn't always go to plan, but plans are built to accommodate that Fact: We ALL have doubts but equally we ALL have each others corner. Fact: I for one am inspired by each and every post. Fact: #runnersareawesome x "
I was out on calls yesterday, and around the Dun Laoghaire area, and noted all the signs for road closures tomorrow due to the Ironman taking place. As someone who can't swim, (just never learned!- I know, terrible, but it is what it is), I've never aspired to moving onto the triathlon, running is tough enough without drowning and torture of a bike saddle, but I admire those that do, so best of luck to anyone taking part tomorrow, or setting their sights on taking up the challenges - Again, go for it....
So, a brief note this week, normal service will be resumed next week. Wherever you may be running, be it on road, treadmill, grass or mountainside, have fun out there, run with a smile, and as always ENJOY!
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