Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable

I am not a runner by nature

I am not a pretty runner

I am not a particularly fast runner

I like running, but only love running, when I cannot run

I have been striving to be a better runner since I started running at 28

I am intimidated by fast runners

In October, I started running "Track Tuesday's" with a group of badass women,  They are all younger, faster but they are welcoming and supportive,   Stepping into the group, I knew I would be off the back, DFL, and the first few weeks it took some getting used to.

I show up every Tuesday slightly nervous, knowing it will hurt,  The workout is 2-4 miles of hard running.  

A few weeks ago we moved to the track, which is also intimidating to me, not sure why but when the crew says "I love the track" my head tilts like a labrador, thinking why?  I am learning to embrace the track, appreciate its smooth surface, the markers around the circle, its consistency, and its ability to humble, hurt, and inspire.   

This AM we did our usual 25 min WU and the set was

1 mile at 1/2M pace, of course, I ask OTB  (off the bike)?  No, open 1/2 Marathon

.5 faster

.25 faster

200M balls out

1:00 rest / .25 between sets

Repeat

This is hard!  As I watch the pack run away from me, instead of getting intimidated or defeated, I was able to click into my zone, my pace, and kick the shit out of the workout.  Today Erin and I worked together and it was amazing!  Encouraging, pushing each other and danm it was amazing!

Find people the motivate, inspire and support you!  When you do, hang on and enjoy the ride!