Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Kick-Starting 2015

This year's winding down quickly.

I'm into my last week of work. I've made my last rhythmic costume


I have five bikinis to cut out. One more business phone call to make. And that will be that.

We've celebrated our last family birthday for 2014 and I've made my last birthday cake for the running squad. In fact I'm putting away my piping bag for a few months until the weather becomes a little kinder to butter and sugar - so sick of seeing my carefully iced cakes melting.

The only thing that hasn't wound up is running. It never winds up. Thank goodness - because running is my sanity over this dead part of the year. There will be plenty of sessions to do between now and when 2015 really gets under-way again. And I still have one more 'race' to get through.

Race is a term that I use quite loosely these day when it comes to events. I try to keep the pressure out by thinking of them as runs. With lots of other people.

This Sunday's 30k will definitely not be a race. It's basically going to be a glorified weekend long run. In a new area. With a whole heap of different people. It won't be a big race and that suits me fine. The roads won't be shut down. We'll just be running on paths - but, again that's fine because it won't be that crowded.

It'll be hot and humid and probably horrible at times. And I'll wonder why I decided to sign up in the first place. My feet will get tired. I might end up with blisters. I'll get dehydrated. Sweat will get in my eyes and make them sting. My body will ache and me head will want to give up.

So why DID I decide to sign up? Because at the end I'll feel great - in a tired, thirsty and cranky way. I'll feel like I've achieved something. Something that's just for me. Something of value - whose value is only understood by other runners. Something that will be the impetus to want to do more of the same in 2015.

So really the run this weekend is the kick-start to 2015.

14 comments:

  1. Good luck on Sunday, you've got this.
    Enjoy your break from the daily grind!! 8 days and counting here!!

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  2. Races....well all runs really....feel the best when they're done, don't they? Enjoy your 30k...well the aftermath. Love the costume. Wish you were closer!

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  3. I love that running isn't getting put on the shelf right now!! So cool that you are fixing to run a 30K - enjoy it!!!

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  4. You've got this! Have a fantastic weekend.

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  5. Great attitude - as always! I wish I was better at remembering that post exercise euphoria!

    xx

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  6. and I thought that was your new runnning outfit!!! I think it would look great as you race aound your 30km!!!

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  7. Good luck on Sunday - a simple little 30K long run with a bunch of other people, no problem for you! Enjoy, and if it gets too hot and sweaty, just imagine how jealous we are of your warm weather right now!

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  8. Your "long weekend run" sounds great minus the heat. You summed up well why we do it. Thanks so much for your kind comments about my brother. I love our running community and how we support each other.

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  9. That sounds just right. What you describe is exactly what makes us come back for more. Enjoy!

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  10. Char--love your final paragraph. I can totally appreciate it and I think most runners can, too. Enjoy your 30k with company!

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  11. Great to see you are running and planning races. Good luck on that Sunday's 30k!

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  12. I think end of the year races are the best. I love to relive snippits of the year during and start planning for the new season. Good luck in your race - I know you'll have some great reflections stirring in the head :).

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  13. Enjoy and have fun next Sunday. Even though my running has been crap this year as you know, reading your blog keeps me motivated and helps me not giving up. Since 2014 was a crappy year in the exercise (and weight) part I just leave it behind me and make 2015 a better year.

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  14. I'm exactly like you. Even though I've done many races this year I don't remember the last time I actually "raced".

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