Run the Race

OK Coach, will this do?

It was no surprise when my coach followed up my last posting with a chat about defining specific goals. As a coach, I know how to help those I coach by using the same sort of questions. Eventually it got down to actually calendaring the details… and making a commitment to follow through.
His closing comment was that before long people would notice the difference.

12 May / Plan: 3k outside / Result: 3k Treadmill – rain 23m 19s
13 May / Plan: 40 min on Treadmill / Rough but finished... the 10% grade was a killer
14 May / Plan: 3k outside / Result: Started fast, 2 x 1min walking. Finished 20m 48s
15 May No training
16 May / Plan: 3k outside / heavy rain - ran on treadmill - 22 min.
17 May / Plan: 5k / problems at work - got home late - NO run.
18 May / Plan: 40 min on Treadmill / arrived at hotel in Maine - played badminton and then ran about 2k outside with Richard (No time)
19 May / Plan: No training
20 May / Plan: ??
21 May / Plan: 30 min on Treadmill

Some learning. I was easier to run when there were those watching. As I pursue the spiritual race, I need to remember the cloud of witnesses, and those who undoubtedly watch my progress.

posted by Major Dave @ 7:27 PM