tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104787976630557833.post1584661944558927137..comments2023-07-05T04:51:42.244-04:00Comments on the adventures of grammarissa: The challenge of perceived failureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10714937221484605607noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104787976630557833.post-15457868959105880072012-10-30T23:37:52.665-04:002012-10-30T23:37:52.665-04:00Hey Karissa,
Good job with the race and for not g...Hey Karissa,<br /><br />Good job with the race and for not giving up and for finishing. I heard from somewhere that running is one of the few sports out there where age doesn't determine one's speed. One could be as fast or faster when one is 35 or 18. Running can become a mental challenge as well as a physical one (thus sometimes it's easy to psyche one's self up). I had a similar race where there were a few hills and every bend/twist of the road, I hoped to see the finish line so I could sprint to the end. I was so glad when it did end. I didn't beat the previous record I had (from the prior race), but then again the prior race didn't have as much hills so I knew my time would be different... those are all good plans especially trying to run the course prior to the race (so you now how to approach/prep yourself for the hill and use the momentum from the hill etc. and aslo to pace yourself)... sometimes the way I stay focused and positive during a race is by thinking of a delicious food I'll reward myself for finishing, for me, I'll start daydreaming about dessert... also maybe about new running apparel, like under armour brand (it's pricey but a good investment- I've been using the same running top and pants for a year now and they still feel and fit like they're brand new. Your running stories are reminding me about the fun in running a challenging race or for training. Good luck with your running! :)M.A.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08460205371879267117noreply@blogger.com