Yesterday, I got in my first long run outside in a while. 8 miles. The weather was absolutely perfect. Nice and cool. Unusual for late August, but I am certainly not complaining.
I definitely had some unusual self esteem issues while running. I was meandering along, doing my 1/1 pattern, not really pushing, just working in distance (speed work comes midweek). And as per usual, I was pretty regularly passed by other runners. Nothing new. But for some reason, during that run, it bothered me. I can’t explain it. Maybe it was because I was flying on such a high from the Tri that I have forgotten that I am a turtle. Maybe it was because only the super fast runners were out. Or maybe it was simply that I haven’t been out for a long run in a number of weeks and forgot what it was like.
It really wasn’t that big of a deal. It wasn’t like I came in and cried. I didn’t really even think about it that much. It was just unusual for that feeling to creep in.
I guess it goes to show that even confident runners have crises of confidence from time to time.
You know the old saying about runners who pass you. They’re either a) are not going as far as you are, or b) just starting their run. 😀
Diana Kurcfeld recently posted…Seriously people, slow down
So, I saw the title and started singing to myself “Heart don’t fail me now, courage don’t desert me…” from Anastasia.
We all have those days – don’t let them get you down. Just keep remembering your awesome victorious tri experience, and know that the runs’ll get better again. (hugs)
Jenny recently posted…Thoughtful Thursday
Good point, Diana! I tell myself that all the time. “Well, that guy’s not carrying any water, so he’s clearly not running as far as I am.”
And Jenny, now that’s stuck in my head too. 😉