1. Marathon Training - I guess you could say I'm already marathon training since I've been getting in key workouts like speed work, goal pace runs and long runs but I'm still operating on the 16-week training plan which won't start until Monday. I already feel better about training for New York City than I have coming into any other training cycle...and for that, I know that training is going to go really well. I'm not coming off of injury right into training (Marathon #1), I'm not starting training with a total of 25 miles run over the previous 3 runs (Marathon #2) and I won't crash and burn midway through training because of a Master's thesis that keeps me up till 2am every night (Marathon #3). Instead, I'm coming into this training with more time on my hands than I care for, with a strong base of 20-25 miles per week, with a confidence that the third time is a charm and that I will go sub-4 this time around.
2. Life Lately - Life lately hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows. Things have just been a lot harder than I ever dreamed they would be this summer and it's starting to wear me down in more ways than I ever thought it would. I've always thought myself to be an incredibly strong individual and the reason for that is that no matter what, I've never lost faith in myself or hope in things to come. All of that is changing and it's scary and terrifying and I have this overwhelming sense of despair that I don't know how to overcome. In the middle of everything though, The Pilot has been so unbelievably supportive of everything. He has this way of just making me understand that he's going through this with me, that he's holding my hand and that he isn't letting go...and that makes everything just a little bit ok.
3. Vacation - I'm craving a fun, exotic vacation so badly. Last summer, I was all over the place - The Netherlands, Bosnia, Serbia, Italy, India - and this summer, the explorer bug is biting at me again. I have a good friend in Australia who invited me to come visit...and then there's London which has been pulling at my heart strings since I was there last in 2009...unfortunately, my rapidly dwindling bank account is keeping me grounded, but I can still crave adventure, can't I?
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2. Life Lately - Life lately hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows. Things have just been a lot harder than I ever dreamed they would be this summer and it's starting to wear me down in more ways than I ever thought it would. I've always thought myself to be an incredibly strong individual and the reason for that is that no matter what, I've never lost faith in myself or hope in things to come. All of that is changing and it's scary and terrifying and I have this overwhelming sense of despair that I don't know how to overcome. In the middle of everything though, The Pilot has been so unbelievably supportive of everything. He has this way of just making me understand that he's going through this with me, that he's holding my hand and that he isn't letting go...and that makes everything just a little bit ok.
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Tell Me: If you could drop everything and go somewhere today, where would you go?
To answer your question: back to Italy. In a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm excited for you about the positive take you're going on in with this marathon training. It's crazy to think that THIS November is my first and your fourth marathon :)
Lastly, keep your head up! Your friends are here for you (including me), and it'll all work out as it's meant to soon!
I love that quote! You can do this girl and you are in the best position possible to make it happen!
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you big virtual hugs for all the notsohappy going on right now. xoxoxo
Ireland!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself.
I love our condo at the beach. I would go there everyday! I love seeing the sun come up over the water! Erica
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are feeling so confident with your training! I cannot wait to hear all about your NYC experience!
ReplyDeleteIf I could go anywhere right now, I'd have to say Ireland! It's next on my list:)
I've never been to Europe and I've always wanted to go...but not gonna lie, I'd love to hit the beach with some friends right now. Somehow work all summer is startin to wear me down.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you have such a positive outlook on marathon training! I've wanted to run a marathon for awhile...just not totally sure I'm up for it. Always enjoy reading about yours though!
I would LOVE to go to London for the Olympics. Also one of my big dreams is to rent a van and drive cross country with my boyfriend and dog. No worries, just spontaneously living!
ReplyDeleteMarathon training start is always soo excited!! Yes you can!
Wow, those sound like amazing adventures. I've been to France and the surrounding area, Amsterdam, England and my boyfriend is Serbian so we've gone there the past two summers. I would love to travel the islands of Greece. Hopefully you get somewhere exciting this summer. I know I'm supposed to save money but at the same time I think, we only live once and I want to enjoy myself with my hard earned money. All the best.
ReplyDeleteCrazy props to you for marathon training! My husband is dying to train for one someday! Thanks so much for linking up for Find + Follow Friday! I'm your newest follower via GFC:)
ReplyDelete-Nicole @ http://meandthem00n.blogspot.com
Found your blog through the Blog Hop :) Love it! If I could go anywhere today it would probably be Ireland, I have always wanted to go but never had the chance so I would for sure. Newest Follower, looking forward to reading more :)
ReplyDeleteAh, I'm jealous of your vacation locals! I would choose the beach I think, something about summer makes me not able to get enough of it. Found your blog through the link up :)
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