You can tell that those of us training for a Fall marathon are hitting the wall. There are so many emotional posts out there where we are all trying to be happy and positive, just like Theodora’s latest post.
I’m emotional this week. I can attribute it to many factors some of which include, but are certainly not limited to the following:
- WORK: I work in the fragrance industry. In case you didn’t know, it’s more than a bit driven by the holidays. Therefore, the next few weeks is crunch time when it comes to driving the business.
- PERSONAL LIFE: I haven’t spent more than 2-3 hours of quality time with Bo in weeks. Between travel, our work schedules, and marathon training I feel like a horrible wife.
- FOOD: My cravings have been all over the place. I have eaten very healthy this week until today. When you combine my time of the month, work stress, and an office full of Halloween candy you get a sugar induced headache and stomachache. It’s a good thing one day can’t ruin everything.
- TRAINING: While I haven’t exceeded 32 miles in a single week, my body is still starting to feel exhausted. I woke up on Tuesday feeling a cold trying to take over my body. I’ve fought it off this week with water, vitamins, and sleep. But, I’m ready to focus on my need for speed and personal training as soon as the marathon is over. My personal training goal is one full, unassisted pull-up and my running goal is a 2:10 half and a 36:00 4 miler!
Now that I’m done venting, let me try focusing on the positive. Life isn’t all bad, in fact it’s pretty awesome.
- I’m about to run my second marathon!
- The weekend following the marathon one of my best friends is coming to visit!
- My friends chose a Halloween outfit for me so I’m not stressed about that! See below for a hint.
- I’ve registered for my next half-marathon, during which I hope to PR!
- This week I was able to line up the next 6 Marathons+Moderation guest posts!
- This weekend is shaping up to be amazing!
In fact, just writing this post has helped me put the week’s stress into perspective. Sometimes you just have to put it all out there and focus on the positive.
Question: What is stressing you out right now? What is making you happy right now?
You are super busy doing the things you love 🙂
So very true: “put it all out there and focus on the positive!”
NYC will be my first marathon. My training/tapering emotions and stress are all very new; but your post makes them feel a little more familiar. Thank you for sharing. Good luck with the next few weeks and kick butt on Nov. 6!!!!
I’m so glad you posted this. I was so overwhelmed with marathon training last night that I was actually in tears because I just really didn’t want to run. I wanted to eat a normal dinner at a normal time and do normal chores and watch normal tv. Thank you for sharing and making me feel a little less crazy.
Good luck with your taper! I loved your marathon recap last year and am looking forward to this years’.
I can definitely relate to this. I ran my first marathon this fall (Chicago) and I was so stressed out the two weeks before hand. Try to relax the best you can and enjoy the taper! Good luck!
Also, I signed up for the DC rock n roll half too!!
Caroline! YAY that’s so exciting that you signed for the DC Rock n Roll half too! I am going to try and relax these next two weeks, filling my time with yoga, sleep, and healthy eats!
of course i can relate to this! hard to juggle life and everything else you need and want to do! you must be getting so excited about your nycm #2!
I haven’t been reading for too long, but I’m always impressed by how you seem to fit everything in 🙂 It gives me hope!
Right now I’m kind of stressed out about some family stuff, but it’s out of my control – which makes it even harder.
I’m looking forward to spending the evening with my husband and our cat, cuddled up on the couch. Sometimes the best Fridays are the quiet ones!
Lauren: Thanks for reading, I love having new readers and visitors to the site! I find that figuring out what I can control and can’t control helps me keep my sanity. 🙂
You are so great for being so honest! You have taken on a lot this fall with so much travel and running and I’m so in awe of you – you are such a rockstar!
Caitlin: You ARE a rockstar! 🙂
It seems like this week was stressful for a bunch of people, myself and some of my girlfriends couldn’t wait for the weekend! Something must have been in the air… The biggest stress for me right now is starting to plan our wedding AKA finances :/ YUCK!
Allison: It sounds like you had a great weekend lovely! Yes, I think we were all exhausted. Good luck with wedding planning!