Happy New Year! 2010 is starting out with a bang! I can not believe the shape I am in (running wise) as compared to a little over 3 months ago. Though I celebrate the improvement, it is still hard to believe that with the Paris Marathon less than 100 days away, I will be ready in time.
Day after day, I see glimmers of progress, but I must admit that I am still waiting for the "big miracle" (in the form of any weight loss and/or a significant increase in speed) to occur. Somehow I need to find a way to shave 30 sec off each mile and keep that pace consistently. This week, I did several 4-mile training runs, followed by the big 6-miler today. I did remarkably well on the 6 miles compared to how difficult the 5-miler was just one week ago. The good news is that my pace is steady, despite adding more mileage. The bad news is that I am still too slow.
I have big goals in 2010 and getting to Paris is just one of them. I suppose, like everything, I just need to remember that the things I do day in and day out are what will eventually allow me to realize these milestones. For the rest of the year, I am focusing on success one day at a time. I think it will give me more patience and allow me to feel a better sense of accomplishment. For once in my life, I am going to take the time to stop and savor the little joys in life. When I look up a year from now, I imagine life will look a way it has never looked before.
Until next time,
Lisa
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