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Monday, February 21, 2011

learning to trust myself

The past few weeks I've been in relaxed running mode.  I'm still putting in miles, but I'm not following a training plan for anything, yet.  I'm having fun doing strength work, or whatever I feel like doing that day.  But this mode is coming to a close very soon.  My first race of the year is coming up on March 5, a Shamrock Run four miler.  This is a fun one, but the course can be challenging, there is a half mile hill that leads to the finish line, the kind of hill where you feel like you're running in place and not getting anywhere.  I made it to two of the training runs, and both times I felt comfortable with the hill, and the course in general, so I'm not worried about it.  But like most runners, I do want to beat my time from last year. 

I've been thinking of my goals for this year, and I decided on a new one: to stop being scared of pushing myself, and to really test my abilities.  I know I hold myself back, because in the past when I've pushed, I've gotten injured.  I'm feeling stonger now, so today I decided to test myself.  The kids are home on winter break, and while they were playing in their rooms, I snuck down to the basement for a quick run on the treadmill.  I keep it on an incline of .5 to mimick outdoor running, so I hopped on, and got moving.  I ran three miles in 26:10, and I was happy with that. 

That just shows I have it in me.  I can do it.

Now I just have to remember that.
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30 comments:

  1. Caratunk GirlFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Like the new goal, I think I might adopt it myself if you don't mind. Keep rocking Molly!

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  2. Julie @ HotlegsRunnerFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Yes you can! Oh my ever since I saw that movie, when I utter those word (you can do it!), I say it like he does! Hahaha!

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  3. Runners FuelFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    You can do it!

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  4. Andrew OpalaFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    26:10!!!! I'll have to start classifying your blog in my group called "the untouchables". :)

    Don't wait for me to catch up, but think about that slow poke wannabe behind you!

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  5. misszippyFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    And you can! Way to go with the "test" run. I hope you blow your last year's time away.

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  6. TeamarciaFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Of course you have it in you. I'm glad you know that! Now if only I knew it about me! : )

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  7. JenFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Yes, you can! And we will help to remind you that you CAN and WILL do it.

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  8. LisaFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I LOVE your new goal! I've been talking myself into the same one. You can totally do it!

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  9. CarlyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    So true! I think we all need to remember this!

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  10. BrittneyFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Haha, I love that Rob Schneider line :) You CAN do it girl, go get it!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Go rock it Molly! Embrace the pain and push through it. That is how we get better, that is how we grow!

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  12. ajhFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    You can so do it! You go!

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  13. kristenFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Girl that's only a few seconds slower than my 5k PR. And you were on a treadmill in your basement! No excuses now!!!!

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  14. LisaFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I say kick ass and take no prisoners - rock the run!!!!!

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  15. PennyFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Yes, You can do it. You can do anything you set your mind to. You are going to Rock.

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  16. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    GO GET IT!! I love love just running to be in shape, but having a Goal to reach for, that is pretty great too..

    Oh the chocolate on the run was FAN... wait for it... tastic!!!

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  17. AmyFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Nice job on the speedy miles! I think you're on your way to a PR at that race!!

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  18. JFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Pushing the body to the limit can be so tough - its hard to know exactly how far you can push without getting injured! Nice job on the treadmill miles!

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  19. Tortuga_RunnerFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love your optimism. You are going to totally rock your 4 mile race!

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  20. Big Daddy DieselFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I love this post, great goal too

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  21. JohannFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Nice one Molly! It is so easy to become comfortable and just stay in the groove, well done!

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  22. JillFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Just always remember the saying on your sticker!! :)

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  23. EmzFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    you. freaking. can. do. it.

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  24. MemphisFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I have no problem pushing myself. I can run right on the ragged edge and puke as I cross the finish line, but I don't mind saying, this takes something out of the fun of running for me. I hurt my foot jumping rope while barefoot about 2 years ago now. I was able to run a 5K with the hurt foot, but I shouldn't have. I wasn't fast, slower than your 26 that you mentioned, and I aggravated the injury to my foot in the process. I haven't raced since. I need to get back into it.

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  25. Rad RunnerFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    SI SE PWEDE'!

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  26. Jen FeenyFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Girl you've definitely got it in you!!! Keep at it!

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  27. Name: Holly BowneFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I do the same thing: let fear of re-injury stop me from doing things I used to do. I hate that!

    I didn't even realize I was doing it until I was working with a physical therapist and she made me aware of all the ways I was avoiding using my right knee (I'd randomly hurt it). I've been focusing consciously on using it normally. Good for you pushing past your fear!

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  28. Iron MikeFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    What a funny picture.
    Everybody holds back. But you know the course, and you've got the confidence. You can beat your time. Go for it.

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  29. AnnieFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Great goal! And awesome time on the treadmill! You will totally beat that time in the race.

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  30. Felice DevineFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    GREAT, worthwhile goal!!

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