Warning: The following message may be a result of residual runner’s high and contains extreme cornballishness. Reader discretion is advised.
Can small positive things change your whole outlook? That is the case for me today. I came home from Denver (where I had a crazy, fabulous time) to find I had lost a couple of pounds. Then, thanks to suffering, I mean racing, at altitude, yesterday I had a fantastic run at a pace I hadn’t seen…oh…in quite some time.
Two measly yet huge pounds, one peppy run and suddenly I’m feeling like a new woman. Like anything is possible.
Did the universe give me a sign? Or am I still oxygen deprived?
Had I resigned myself to being overweight and slow and blaming it on middle age? Perhaps it’s too soon to tell, but maybe, just maybe it doesn’t have to be that way after all?? Don’t worry I have no intention of mounting a weight loss initiative in the last month of marathon training. But I can moderate my chocolate-covered almond and grilled cheese crust consumption.
I’m still VERY uneasy about my impending marathon in 4 weeks and have no clue yet what kind of pace to aim for this time around. But I hope to build momentum from these two bright spots that revealed themselves this week.
Focus on the positive and build from there. You may be surprised where it takes you.
How do you keep your head in a positive place?
You are going to rock MCM! You may be uneasy, but I’m not even a little unsure of you – you’ve trained so smart this time around…
Lately for me, the cool weather has changed my outlook on everything. And I’ve been running super happy. And when I run happy, everything else just falls into place, you know? Clinging to this for a little while longer…
I always find a trip to altitude is like a slingshot to better paces when I come back down, too! When I came back from Durango, running here felt easy! I wish I always enjoyed your weight loss phenomenon, too.
You will do fine in your marathon–I don’t think it’s just rose-colored glasses. You’ve been building a good base and I think your pace there will surprise you. I can’t wait to read about it!
You WILL kick butt at MCM! All of that hard work, heck yea! SPA <3
Yay! Glad you are feeling great:)
I’m sure you will do great at the MCM! No worries! Also, you are hardly overweight! pul-leese.
I stay positive by focusing on the little things; just like you mentioned!! I make a big deal out of minor greatness!! Contests to u and keep working hard! Spa love!
Yay! Hold on to the awesome feelings from that run! No matter the pace at MCM, you are bound to have a lot of fun 🙂
Hooray for small positive things!
I love cornballishness! Thanks for posting this – it was a great read before my run. Yay!
I’m so glad you had an awesome run!!!!
Awesome, Marcia! I love how those little things can add up and boost our mood and confidence. Sounds like it was perfect timing for you!
Sounds like you are in an amazing place to finish up the MCM training!!! Good luck and keep it up.
I think it’s a sign of positive affirmation coming your way =) Goodluck to you, I have not yet done a marathon. I did a half-marathon a couple years ago and I can say I did way better than expected and it felt amazing to complete it. Think of it as one more thing knocked off your bucket list! We are all rooting for you!
All sound like good signs to me! I truly believe you are going to do great at MCM! Keep holding on to all those good vibes 🙂
How come Denver doesn’t give me weight loss and incredibly fast paces?!?! Whaaa!
I think you’re going to have a great race. I’d go into MCM with no expectations and I bet you’ll do way better than setting up big goals.
xo
That weekend away was exactly what you needed. It’s so good to hear positivity oozing from your writing.
I just haven’t been feeling the runners high lately. I actually took a break and questioned if I still wanted to run,but I new I couldnt let my runneing partner down by giving it up. Great running buddies are hard to find. I had a positive run this morning.. mY pace was better tha it has been for months. It showed me one little positive run and I am back to loving my runs. I do believe in the little positive things that god shows me daily.. Your going to do awesome at MCM. This post hit close to home. Thanks
Sometimes, all it takes is something small like that to turn things around. Grab hold of it and run with it (both literally and figuratively!)
well this morning (as re my post) I was actually not in a good place HOWEVER then I hopped on the treadmill ran a fast 4miler and afterwards I found myself laughing…..at, well, myself 😉
Lots of times I get myself out of a negative mood by telling myself that I’m the only one it’s hurting. I think for me, I tend to get mad at others or want people on my side when I’m mad or upset but really it’s only I who can change it.
Good luck on your marathon, I think you should aim for a PR 😉 but that’s just me! lol
Love training at altitude and then coming back down-I always feel so Kenyan-like!
Glad you are feeling great, this is the right spirit for your life, your workouts and the next race.
Sorry but now my head is not in a positive place: too many troubles all together.
A grilled cheese sounds amazing right about now 😉
I remember to breathe and refocus.
Nerves are good! They help push you in the race and keep you from getting comfortable. You’ll do great though 🙂
what? you lost weight while away on a fabulous girls weekend?!? that is amazing. or maybe you don’t pig out and drink wine the whole time like i would… i suppose that would help 😉