I have a new rule for this blog, everyone has to post atleast once every 2 weeks. I miss hearing from all of you.
After having all of you at Denidoo to train with I can get pretty lazy/ unmotivated some days. I have always tried to find someone to ride or run with just to motivate me when im feeling blah. They have been too fast, too slow, not competitive enough, too nice etc, all that made me not want to work out with them. For example after a hard run on the beach one thanksgiving Bryan tells me that he didnt get much of a workout so he was going to run sprints after we were done...I almost punched him in the face.
When I signed up for the Ironman I spent a good hour convincing Ashley (who I had gotten to know a little bit) to do the race with me. She signed up and I got nervous. what if she doesnt work out as a training partner and then im stuck??!!
This past wednesday I realized I had met my match. Ashley and I had enjoyed a run and a ride together before, chatting more than working, but nothing like the track workout we had. Weather was perfect, Duke track team was just getting done, lights were on and we were ready to do 5x800. 2 weeks before that we had done 4x800's and gone ~4:30s.
We started running and clocked the first at 4:00. Soon we did 3:55 and 3:52. I was hurting and told my body ok just one more. I turned to ashley and asked how many she wanted to do- she looked me in the eye and matter of factly said 2 more, we did four last time we can do five this time.
My mind cringed at the news, especially because this Ashley girl was pushing the pace and I had to pull out 2 more?? Ashley decided to set the pace for no 4 and I would for no 5. Ofcourse my competitive nature pushed me to keep up we her and we clocked in at 3:48 for No 4. I almost puked a lung out and defn saw stars. We clocked No 5 at ~3:45 (correct me if im wrong ASH). The most awesome part of the whole 800 was on No 5 when i decided to just sprint from the start, forget pacing, and took it out fast. I heard Ashley yell next to me "Asshole". It made me want to stop and hug her because after all these years I found someone who fit my match for a perfect workout partner. Something we would have done at practice back in the day!
Really had i not had Ashley I would have altered my plan on wednesday, would have gone home, had dinner and gone to bed. I guess the ironman is all about finding your motivation and I certainly found mine. I am so excited for the next 7 months!!!!!!
(excuse me but I just proof read this and sounds like im about to propose... well endorphins do crazy things to your mind right? )
Hugs to all
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