The training sessions are getting long. Very long. Mind-numbingly long. I'm beginning to feel as though Ironman is starting to take over my life.
My days consist of five activities only:
- Working
- Training
- Eating
- Peeing (all the time. ALL THE TIME.)
- Sleeping
This was a fun, meaningful pursuit just a few weeks ago. Now it's beginning to feel like drudgery. My brain was totally unmotivated during today's bike ride, despite the beautiful weather. I feel like a kid in the backseat during a long car trip: "Is it Ironman yet? Is it Ironman yet? Is it Ironman yet?"
I've got about seven more weeks of hard training left until the taper begins. I cannot WAIT! I am never friggin' doing this again. And if I ever consider it in the future, remind me that I wrote this.
Off to do #3 above.
That is how I felt just with doing marathon training. It took the fun out of exercise and running for me. I love a challenge but have decided that for now, with my kids being the ages they are, halves are best for now. I still have fun doing a half. Kudos to you because I know you won't quit despite how much it sucks! You will have undeniable bragging rights when you are though and yet another amazing feat you accomplished! You are doing great. Stay strong!! And vent when you are weak - that is totally allowed!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. "Weak" is a very relative term...
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurie!
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