Can I just start by giving it up to my coach through this journey, Lauren Padula of The Movement Space SD. I dialed her in the minute I chose to zero in on my goal and I'm so excited for this journey.
Week one was actually exciting. I'm realizing more and more as the days pass, the commitment it takes to align yourself with a goal like this. Besides my Yoga & Run Strong Strength & Endurance Classes for Runners, all handled through Movement Space SD, I had a 9.3 Mile Long Run, 3 Mile Trail Run, 3 Mile Hill Workout, Convention Center Stairs and a Running History Tour of San Diego with Bodies in Motion. All while working 41hours at one job and 5 at another.
It was a little overwhelming at times, but I wouldn't have had it another way. I realize there will be weeks when getting the run in and getting my cross training & trails & XYZ in might be harder to do. But when I signed up for this, I did so with the understanding that some weeks will be overwhelming, that some times I'd be wanting to NOT do my training, that there will be a time when I hit an emotional and/or physical wall.
Guess what though? This week, this last week, this first week was NOT that week. With the excitement mounting for Week 2. I don't see Week 2 being it either.
I also want to give a huge thank you to all of my November Project San Diego & FitBit Local peeps who have reached out and volunteered to join me on my long runs and trail runs throughout this process. With the support system and belief from the people around me, there's not a single doubt that while hard days may arise in the months to come - I'll be setup with a support system and a focus on my goals such that there will be no option other than to finish and finish with a smile on my face.
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