Its time to log some major miles. I had a little calf soreness from yesterdays track workout and it lead to a slow, yet grueling pace but I got through it and did some local exploration. Foothills Path to Wonderland Creek Path, to Gray Goose Path, to Boulder Creek Path, Colorado Ave and then Foothills Parkway Path home.
4.58 = 36:35 pace 7:59
7.48= 57:36 pace 7:48 (2.9= 22:01 pace 7:35)
The numbers are looking good, but there is an apparent wall that im hitting at 3 and 5 miles. Mental blocks need to take a back seat to my goals, I need to hunker down and start passing everyone I see. Eye of the tiger? Is it still in there somewhere because im not feeling very competitive lately.
Not competitive? Im not thinking the same here.
ReplyDeleteThe mental blocks should not be taking a back seat, but rather should be taking a front one and knocked down. You've got to wrap your mind around the longer distances because, ultimately, that will be your race in a few months. You need to focus on those points that you struggle and push through them because obviously you can recognize where they are.
Part of the endurance sport side is being able to conquer the mental side of things. Practicing this when in training will help you on race day. I really think that doing a few races along the way will also get your body and mind tuned up for the 70.3.
You also need to listen to your body. When it is hurting and says it needs to rest, you need to listen to it and take a rest day. In the end, I think youll feel less tired and more competitive.