Road To Boston 2011

Road To Boston 2011
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through HIm who strengthens me"

Friday, April 15, 2011

Journal Entry Thurs Feb 10, 2011 66 Days to Boston The Goal Factor


Thur. Feb 10, 2011  66 Days to Boston   --The Goal Factor

No matter what you do in life, things always seem more attainable when you attach a goal to it.  You might have a goal for your job, your family, financial, or a sport.  It’s a great focal point to keep you moving and track your progression.  Last year when I trained for Boston, I knew that a cross train would help me become a stronger runner.  I decided that I would kill two birds with one stone by not only cross training, but cross training with a sport that I had a fear of, swimming.  My goal last year was to be able to swim 1 mile after my running workout  before I left for Boston.  Well, I worked really hard at it and finished a mile swim before I headed to Boston.  This year I thought.  Hey if I can swim 1 mile why not try and double that and do  2 mile swim workouts after my morning runs.  36 laps equal 1 mile.  So, 72 would be 2 miles.  Which brings me to today.  After a lot of hard work, I did it.  Swam 72 laps.  A full 2 miles without stopping.  Today…I own the pool!!!!  Goal set and achieved, check!

Indoor Track workout today saved me from running in the sub-zero  temps.  Today’s workout was 6x800 with 2 minutes rests.  Then 1 mile cool down.
1:  3:18
2.  3:29
3.  3:25
4.  3:01
5.  3:22
6.  3:25

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