Feeling of accomplishment

It has been a few weeks since my last long run and I needed to fit one in this week to keep on track with my training plan. Problem was that I had a crazy work week last week that included some time-consuming travel, which made it close to impossible for me to take a long run Saturday morning. The solution I came up with as I was feeling loads of work stress last week was to reward myself with a day off in the following week. Between feeling overwhelmed with holiday preparation plans, work obligations, and the neglected long run, I knew I could use 8 hours to knock things off my to-do list and try to restore a feeling of control and peace to my mind.

I completed the long run yesterday, which gave me an unexpected gift of the feeling of accomplishment. I ran 16 miles in about 2:28. I don't know precise times as my goal of buying a cheap stopwatch still hasn't been fulfilled, but this was a good time for me and all went well. Though it was definitely tiring on my body I felt really good throughout the run, both energy-wise and with my attitude. I guess I am still trying to get redemption from the not-so-great race I had in early November. I really think so much of the training is mental for me because when my attitude is good then I tend to do much better.

When "sexy as I know it" came on around mile 14 I couldn't help but laugh and speed up a little. How ridiculous is that song? It always makes me laugh and I love running to it!