Knowing that my motivation was tanking this week, I emailed LC and RM to see if they were swimming Friday. They both have memberships at the pool, and I sometimes see LC when there when I have a Friday swim lesson. RM said yes, LC said maybe.
I woke up with good energy, unlike the past few mornings when I was Blerching. It's raining again! A nice light mist. LC is already swimming, RM texted that he needed more sleep. Need, or Want, I asked? Wow, I'm really here and I'm really going to swim!? Yeah, that's how my mornings have been going this week.
LC finished about 30 into my session, and during the 2nd 300 someone signals me with the kickboard. It's RM!! He came out for a brief swim. I'm happy to see him. I wonder if my friends realize just how much I've missed them this summer?
Ironically, received an email from the swimming site I signed up to, and it discussed the hesitation we sometimes get facing a tough workout or yet another swim. Had this gem in it:
The good news is that sustaining a strong pace isn't about pain tolerance or mental toughness, it's really just a mental skill you need to develop. It's about learning to detach your thoughts from the feelings of hard work and just letting the effort happen. When you get good at this and are really on your game, tough sets don't really hurt much at all, in fact they become kind of fun.
Talking to LC yesterday in the run, she said that if I didn't do the 100 miler we could focus on getting faster on the bike instead, riding with the guys and having an awesome year. Sounds sooooo tempting!
I'm on the fence with my 2015 plans. If USAT does in the end put 2015 Nats and 2016 Worlds on the Redman course, what will I do? Redman 2 years in a row?! Hmmmm....
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