Contentment consists not in adding more fuel, but in taking away some fire. -- Thomas Fuller
Hearing about other people racing used to make me very jealous. It didn't matter if I had just raced or if I was unprepared to race or if I was hurt or anything - I wanted to be the one racing. But this past weekend, the marathon/half marathon/8K was going on in town and, oddly enough, I didn't feel the least bit jealous. And I think it's because I am content. There's no reason to add more fuel; instead I'm taking away some fire and focusing on my goals for 2016. No more, no less.
I have two primary goals: run a marathon PR (and ideally under 5 hours) and finish IM Louisville.
I'm working with my coach to meet these goals, and this week is when the fun starts...speedwork running, back on the bike, and even a 2-a-day workout (bike and run) this weekend. I've started weight training to get stronger. And I joined a "don't gain weight over the holidays" contest at the YMCA. Now is when my 2016 season starts and I will keep my eyes on the prize.
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