"Onto the next challenge," is what I usually say shortly after completing another physical test. At first it started back in 2010 when I ran my first two half marathons. "On to a full!" I insisted (which turned out to be a mistake - my knees are just starting to forgive me) after completing the Disney Half marathon in January 2011. Once my full marathon was checked off my bucket list I moved onto body building where I competed in three shows in early 2012. This year called for my first triathlon (another Bucket List check-off) - the Nation's Triathlon which was an experience in itself.
So what's next? I would really like to complete the Spartan Trifecta (the Sprint, Super and Beast all in one year) in 2014, but first I have decided to run 50k (~31mi). Why? Because I feel like it's time to really start pushing myself. All my other races and events, I knew I would finish the challenge. Yes, that sounds a bit cocky and over confident, but it's true. Never in my training or during an event did I think that the forthcoming challenge would force me to stop. The closest I came was when I ran my first and only marathon. That was over two and a half years ago. I'm smarter, stronger and less ignorant than I was then, so I'm well aware there is a possibility I won't be able to finish the 50k, but I'm going to do everything in my power to cross that finish line.
So, my training leading up to the race will still include weight training four to five days per week as well as running three to four times per week. On Tuesday I wanted to set a benchmark 5k time. I must say, since running in the Tough Mudder a few weeks ago, I felt good. I ended up completing the run in under 29 minutes with and average pace of nine minutes per mile. Over the next four weeks I'll be using my elevation mask for my weight training and cardio and see how much my time improves because of the mask.
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