I had 11 miles on the books for Saturday morning. Unfortunately, my body had other plans. I was able to push through for 7 miles, thanks to my coach, but at mile 7 my body said, "NOPE! I AM DONE!" via dizziness and feeling nauseous. I walked for a bit but I was still feeling dizzy so I decided it was time to listen to my body and head back to the park. After cooling down and getting some hydration & food in me, I started feeling better.
I am sharing this because not every workout, run, swim, bike ride will be perfect. Just like there are good days and bad days, there are good runs and bad runs. Although today's run was far from perfect, every step I took, I was thinking of those who are not able to walk or run. I thought of those that are fighting illnesses. I thought of the wounded veterans that have lost a leg or arm (or even both) while protecting my freedoms. I thought of the men and women that want to make a change in their life, but think it is too late. It is never too late. If you want it, you have to go get it.
Am I disappointed in myself? No! Actually, I am damn proud of myself because I listened to my body and STOPPED. I have nothing to prove to anybody. I know I can run 11 miles because I have done it before. And I will do it again plus some in 2 weeks when we run 12 miles.