I have finally got to trail running. I’m enjoying it so far. I’ve discovered that it is not about where I run; I enjoy running regardless. By and large the trail community (whatever that is), has been affirming and welcoming. Every now and then, though, someone will saying something disparaging about road running. About road runners.
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When I started running (again) I wasn’t thinking about the many things I sometimes think about now. There was no long-term strategy. No developing a five-year plan or listing of races I could run. I never thought about things I wanted to measure.
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I am happy to have completed my second Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. I’m also celebrating, aka laughing and crying at the things that humble you. Specifically, after running a big race. At least for me. I am writing this on the first Monday after completing the Two Oceans. Anyways, these are some of the things that will ‘humble’ you after running an ultra-marathon.
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Consistency compounds. It is how we get stronger, better. During my strengths session earlier today, the reps didn’t feel as difficult as they did before.
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The last few times I’ve seen @musa_on_trails has been when I’m racing and him cheering and supporting me and many others. Today on the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon training run, he supported by serving @fullsend.running aid stations.
Continue readingThe Park Run is one of my weekend features. Sometimes i time my long runs so that i do the last bit of them at the park run. I use them for 5K tempo runs, and recovery runs.
I love that they are accessible. Not intimidating, and welcoming. Some local clubs and crews also join them to come alongside others on their journey.
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I’ve always known that anything significant can never be done solo. As I (re)discover running I’m discovering community anew. I don’t think I overlook its importance, but I’m challenged to appreciate it more.
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I’ll never win a marathon but I can always beat me. To be a better runner, a better me, I have to expect more from myself.
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One of the most surprising things about running this year has been what it’s done for my mental health. It seems to have become more than about physical fitness.
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