I've just finished my first 11 week trimester in route to Selection. I finished this trimester by running the Pittsburgh 1/2 marathon. I didn't run for a time, but to finish. The goal was to run and finish without feeling trashed. Why? Because mentally I needed to finish well so that as I amp up my speed work I'm able to tell myself " You can do this, you just finished a 1/2 marathon, and felt good." Don't discount the mental games you have to play to get your mind right. I often watch clips from the movie "The Edge", " What one man can do, another can do." And, " I'm going to kill the bear." "Killing the Bear" has become my mantra for completing Selection, or any challenge. Today was a type of bear. More like a Koala bear, but have you ever seen one of those things angry? The next trimester will end with GORUCK Heavy here in Pitt. I'm expecting a Grizzly experience.
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Week 10 - Day 7 : The First Trimester Is Finished
I've just finished my first 11 week trimester in route to Selection. I finished this trimester by running the Pittsburgh 1/2 marathon. I didn't run for a time, but to finish. The goal was to run and finish without feeling trashed. Why? Because mentally I needed to finish well so that as I amp up my speed work I'm able to tell myself " You can do this, you just finished a 1/2 marathon, and felt good." Don't discount the mental games you have to play to get your mind right. I often watch clips from the movie "The Edge", " What one man can do, another can do." And, " I'm going to kill the bear." "Killing the Bear" has become my mantra for completing Selection, or any challenge. Today was a type of bear. More like a Koala bear, but have you ever seen one of those things angry? The next trimester will end with GORUCK Heavy here in Pitt. I'm expecting a Grizzly experience.
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