The question really is, where do I go from here? Do I want to run another marathon? Maybe I want to stick to only running half marathons. Perhaps I should work on my speed and get my 5K back down to a 24/25 minute run, or lower if possible. Should I try a Spartan race, Warrior Dash, or Tough Mudder? How about trying to lower my marathon time and make an attempt to qualify for Boston in a few years? See how complicated this all is? I know I'm probably over thinking everything, but I just like to have a plan. Seems to me that everything in my life works better when I have a goal to meet.
For example: I wanted to be a teacher, so I went to grad school, passed my MTELs, worked as a sub, aide, etc, and got a job. Goal met. Check that off the bucket list, if you wish.
Goal 2: I wanted to run a marathon. I went out, trained, and ran a marathon, in a reasonable time at that. Goal met. Check that off.
Both of these goals were long term goals. They took a lot of time, effort, and mental as well as physical strength to complete. So it seems weird to me that I don't have a looming goal to meet. Obviously there's a wedding coming up, but that's not a goal, that's a life changer. It's not the same as having a goal to work towards. Alright, so I've gone on about this and gotten no further in my thinking. If you have an answer, throw it at me. Now what?
Case in point: Every race bib and medal I've used/won over the past year (except the MCM, that one has a special spot and is still on display on my bookshelf. Maybe I'm not QUITE over it yet) That's a lot to just cut out.
Btw, here's a picture of my Halloween costume. I consider it a minor failure, because the children thought I was, a) Lala Loopsy, b) The White Rabbit c) Abraham Lincoln. (No, that last one is not a joke). If you're not sure, I was a snowman. It was a fairly easy last minute costume considering I had the shirt from a Christmas themed 5K we did last year, the scarf because scarves are still in (I think?) and the hat, which I had to remake just a little bit. All I really added was a long sleeve white shirt and white jeans. Perfect last minute costume even if none of the kids got it.
Happy Halloween.
How about just taking some time to enjoy that you met this goal? Then, if you still feel like you need a goal, set one later. You're in great shape right now, and you worked hard for it. Just give yourself a break, and be proud of your achievements thus far. And I wouldn't worry too much about falling out of shape. You know Cynthia won't let you quit running completely haha! Awesome job on meeting this goal, you rock!
ReplyDeleteI COULD take some time off....but I don't want too hahaha. I like having things to do, it keeps me from being bored. Otherwise I just sit around at home, being all lame.
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