Getting over that mental funk

Part of my training is to first have my fitness training which I know is needed to help me strengthen my core which I know is so important in my training to be able to perform better in my races and triathlon events. Today my fitness trainer kicked my butt. I felt so tired but I didn't realize that it was just mental. My mind was telling me it had enough and I needed to go home. Sadly I listened so I got in my car and was headed home but I'm so glad that I started remembering what my training was for today and said wait a minute! Your training today called for fitness camp and an easy 2 mile run. So I quickly drove to one of my favorite biking /running parks.

It wasn't easy but I got in my easy 2 mile run. So glad that I fought my mind telling me that I was tired. Working hard now is going to pay off later when I compete in my first tri - Denver Triathlon on September 22, 2013 and Denver Rock n Roll Marathon where I'm doing the half and have a goal of completing it in under 2 hours!

I do have a book recommendation that I friend suggest to me. I believe it helped my today. Please read "The Philosophical Athlete by Heather L. Reid you will get a wonderful understanding about the mental part of being an athlete. I know reading this book has be helpful for me in helping realize when negative energy is trying to stop me from pushing myself so that I can exceed my goals.

Keep up with your training. Learn to workout with a group but also push yourself when you are training alone. Thanks for reading and remember to wave when passing another runner. Show your support for their hard work. We are a family!