I mentioned before how I felt I still had more running in me after finishing the 9.3 mile race today. It was a tough race, and I think my brain, fooled initially by my belief that there were only 2 large hills, felt more resources needed to be saved, and I did not fight it. My mind did not fight my brain. I know well about this biological fact, that the brain holds you back and keeps telling you how you need to stop or run slower way before your resources are depleted, and how you just need to tell him to shout up (OK, you can be gentler). And I strive on that. I practice that. I try to do negative splits. But I need to do more. And I will. Next race.
I also want to do better with my eating. I do it healthy and I do eat well. However, I feel I do eat a little too much chocolate sometimes (like around Halloween), and while these indulgences are fine, those calories could be fruit, or protein. Also, my stomach has been finicky lately, and so I have decreased the amount of veggies I eat. So, a little revamping of my food choices, not caloric intake.
Also, I need to do more strength exercises. It has to happen 2 times a week. And I need to buy ankle weights. I also need to go back to lifting weights. Again, 2 times a week.
I really feel I have more endurance and speed in me, and I just need to help it out a bit.
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