Okay, so I might have had a teeny-tiny, eensie-weensie meltdown yesterday. Just a culmination of a lot of stress, both good and bad, and the increasing demands of Ironman training. Don't get me wrong, my points and emotions were valid. But today I'm re-approaching things with a level head.
I am doing Ironman, so there is no getting around the training requirements. So I pushed the reset button today. I am no longer tracking my pace or times. I am just getting the required mileage done. If I have to go slower on some days (like yesterday because of the stupid friggin' wind that won't go away), that's the way it is.
I also reminded myself that I am very lucky to even be able to do something like this. Some people CAN'T run, swim, or bike. I am fortunate that I can even tackle this challenge. Not only that, but I am fortunate for the improved health and fitness that working towards this goal has brought me. I feel better now than I can ever remember, and it's because of consistent hard work and making healthy choices to support my training.
Today I had a great run. The weather was perfect and I decided to enjoy being outside and taking in my surroundings. I'll try to keep this positivity going throughout the rest of my training.
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