Well half marathon number two is finished and we had a blast. It felt easier this year. I attribute some of that to the weather, some of it to iTunes, and the last bit to more focused training.
Our time was 3 hours–we power walk and jog–which was 15 minutes better than last year. The first mile took 22 minutes due to crowds so next year we are going to get there earlier and walk with intention from the get go.
Saying it was easier does not mean I was without “issues.” Issue number one came around mile 9 when certain lower leg muscles cried out for attention.
I practiced a meditation I learned at Extreme Health. I focused on the exact spot that hurt and talked to it. The man who taught this meditation said that the idea is to give your body attention exactly where it hurts and by focusing on it, the pain will disapate. To a degree it works.
I also had to practice the power of now big time. When I felt like I wanted to slow down or my dogs began to bark I asked myself “Am I ok now?” Each step got the same question until I was back in a rhythm. Boy it’s the power of the mind almost every time that keeps me on track.
Of course it was a great reminder for my day to day–don’t let anything take me out.
As I said in this month’s newsletter
crossing a finish line is a powerfully cool feeling.
I encourage anyone reading this who has always wanted to do a race or a walk for charity to just sign up for one. You can do it and it’s going to pay you in the Wow I did it category.
As a matter of fact MORE puts this half, and full, marathon on each year and it’s open to women over 40. Younger women can also walk if they pair up with an over 40. We’ve met people from all over the globe and many, like Chris and I, do it year after year.
Wouldn’t it be cool to start a team You Revolution for next year’s?
Let me know if there is interest out there and I’ll put that together.
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