Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The life of an amateur runner

I had my entire week planned.  Tempo on Tuesday, three easy ones Thursday, middle distance stock run Saturday, and intervals Sunday.  Good plan, until I remembered my appointment on Thursday.  I guess I will have to move that run until Friday.  No matter, I have run three days in a row before, just make two easy runs back to back.  Until I remember my wife and I are going on a date on Friday...hmmmmm.  Looks like I am out a run this week.

Sometimes I get annoyed when I can't have my four runs a week.  I think I am going to lose all my progress, all my weight will come back, we will default on the deficit, and the world will end.  I have to remember my perspective.  First, I am an amateur athlete and missing one run in a month is no cause for concern.  Second, I am an amateur athlete.  The fact that I can even call myself "athlete" is pretty remarkable.  Take the miss, use your calendar next month, and use the time effectively.

I am STILL 6 miles from Van Buren.  I will arrive Sunday.  One day later than anticipated.  Such is life.

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