The inner dialogue was fast and furious, but my mind eventually won the battle of wills. Just barely mind you, and I should have let it win earlier. Fortunately my body was on my minds' side, and eventually they won out over that never quiet 3rd part of me. I knew within a half hour of starting my long run that I was still too tired from yesterdays bike, as well as the test ride of 3 days ago. I was extremely sluggish (that means slow) and my heart rate was ridiculously low (under 120). I probably would have kept plugging away, but the voice of experience kept nattering in my ear, reminding me of my over training period of last year. The symptoms were the same. Last year I didn't recognize it and just kept hammering until I got into serious trouble….like I said…the voice of experience.
I ended my run at 16 kms, and probably would have been better off to have quit at 5 or 10.
But I think I'm okay and I am completely committed to a very easy day tomorrow, and if necessary the day after as well. And one of these days maybe this freakin winter is gonna end. Unbelievable!!
run, 16 kms, very slow
"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell."---Buddha
Love
Peter
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