Week 3 Recap

Man....this is tough!! I feel a bit defeated, exhausted, loved, stronger, inspired, and more driven to push through! THIS IS HARD WORK! I do not want anyone to think otherwise! It takes so much desire, internal drive, and cheering to keep me going. There are a few people out there that really make this possible, family being #1!! My husband and kids are so supportive of this dream and motivate me when my levels begin to drop. The thing about these wonderful people around me is they get it!!! They know I WANT THIS,  and when my head begins to drop and my confidence runs low there they are. They can't do it for me (and oh man some days I wish they could) but they cheer me on and push me to achieve my dreams. It wouldn't matter if it was a run, to climb a mountain, or paint a picture. They love me and support me chasing a dream. What is life without a dream? It doesn't mean you are tied to it but it means you push when its hard, you overcome obstacles, and you show yourself that you can do all things! I have overcome some crazy obstacles in my life and imagine that there will be many more in the future, but what happens when you push through and put in hard work to achieve something is you know that no matter what obstacles lie before you they are just things that build strength, character, and inspire others.

The PLAN:
Speed: 400@618, 600@620, 800@624, 1000@628, 1200@632
Tempo Run @743
Long Run 17 miles
XT days x2

Downfalls:
Ahhhh speed better but not hitting the mark yet :)
Baseball tourney kinda messed with schedule this week


Highlights:
OYB did some serious speed and improved from last week (only 15-20 seconds off each of these times above!!!)
Tempo run hitting 8's easily now!
Long run 15 mi was at my last MP so not to shabby for now
Ran a 730 mile and didn't feel I was going to die!

Overall feelings this week:
I FEEL STRONGER!!
I feel a bit faster and more confident (only a little right now)
I am still ready to push, fight, and work hard to make this goal happen!!

We all need dreams and I am thankful for those of you around me that "like my posts", follow this blog, and text me about how it went! You give me strength when you may not realize. I found endurance and I hope that each of you out there can find your inner drive!  You can do anything you put the work into folks. I am proof! :)

So for now I will just.....

KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND KEEP CHASING BOSTON