Doesn't Get Easier

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Member Since:

Aug 10, 2008

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR - 3:05 (3:06 at Boston)

Completed a dozen marathons and a handful of 50 mile ultras.

Short-Term Running Goals:

Consistent aerobic and strength training.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Participate in 5k and 10k races.

Personal:

I started more dedicated running and racing in my thirties. Eventually I developed symptomatic bradycardia and SVT which required a cardiac pacemaker implant and a cardiac cath ablation. It has taken a long time to get back to running consistently again. Counting my blessings and trying to remain more balanced with fitness.

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	879.94

Wed, Aug 14, 2013

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
10.10	0.00	0.00	0.00	10.10

Sneaked out for a longer lunch run. Felt a little tired again during mile 3, but not overwhelming. Strange how this happens at the same time during every run. Threw in some speed surges here and there, but no idea what pace or length. Pace was 8:27 for entire run. Not a good run mentally as I was in a depressive funk today so all I thought about was how bad a runner, father, and person I am even though it's not reality, at least I hope it's not. Hate it when all I can think about are negatives. I believe Winston Churchill called it his "black dog". Mine came around today.

Comments

From Jon on Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 18:41:33 from 107.203.52.135

Keep at it. If you spend that much time thinking about it, it means you're not bad. The bad fathers don't even give it a single thought!

You'll have a white dog tomorrow.

From Tracy on Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 21:08:59 from 50.103.228.243

I agree with Jon. Kick that dog to the curb! I bet because the fatigue hits the same point every time that it is the heat. You're running in the middle of the day in humidity and August heat. And even though it was cooler today, it was still around 80.

From Bob on Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 09:14:25 from 70.194.65.224

Thank you much for the encouragement. Yes, feels like a white dog day already.

From jtshad on Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 10:03:48 from 141.221.191.225

I agree with Jon. Hope today is better...we all have days like that but the fact you are willing to evaluate it is a good sign. Prayer helps!

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