"Because you're mine, I walk the line." - Johnny Cash
Miles Ran: 134.34 Dollars Raised: $846.20 (Thank you Lisa Melpignano, Uncle Wes and Aunt Judy!!!!)
It's always nice when you feel like you're draggin an 18-wheeler behind you, and then you look down at your *new* watch and realize you're actually going fast. I mean, really fast. For the majority of the run I was hanging around the 7:00-7:30 minute mile. Maybe subconsciously I was just pushing myself to see how fast I can actually run this 4-mile route I do every week, but man! I don't know what happened!
It was also different because I'm not used to running during the day--and hopefully it won't be a mental shock when I go back to running at night next week! The sidewalks of Comm. Ave. were significantly less crowded with all of the BU kids at home, but there were still the few that tripped me up.
I just hate when I'm coming up on the side of someone and they suddenly completely change the direction they're walking in and it takes everything I have to avoid a crash collision. Or I love when I'm coming up on the right of someone, and instead of walking in a straight line, they start veering to the right, and then I'm jumping up onto a curb or through some bushes to squeeze by. I must be so swift they can't hear me coming, and I know that they have no idea what they're doing, but it makes me conscious when I'm walking to try to stay to one side and walk in a straight line.
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Good Morning Samantha,
ReplyDeleteIt's an incredibly cold and windy morning and I began it by reading your blog before my run. I felt compelled to send you a quick note since our trainings seem so busy and provide little time to 'connect' with one another.
Making time to get to know each runner on a more personal level will be a goal of mine in the New Year. However, I want you to know that it's been nothing short of a complete pleasure coaching you. Of the 15,000 runners that I've coached in 14 years of marathon coaching, I would put you near the top of 'most coachable!'
It's not only because of your willingness to follow the training program, your determination to do the best you possibly can or your tireless devotion to being the best you can be; it's mostly a result of your spirit! I love your amazing enthusiasm and your constant smile. And there's life in your eyes that can fill the world!
I look forward to coaching you the balance of our training. More importantly, I look forward to seeing you achieve your goal of completing the 2010 Boston Marathon!
I'm confident it will impact your life forever. You'll be a better person because of the effort you put into this journey.
It's been an honor to be your coach!
Rick