like Magic

I ran almost 18 miles last week- 17.75 to be exact, let’s not start lying. I was really proud of myself, running 3 days in a row can be more stressful thinking about then actually doing it. When you are done with the run it is like magic. I feel accomplished, proud and complete. Excited to enjoy resting my body after such intensity. I had a great weekend filled with runs and eating lots of food! Always having a large appetite is a part of who I am , but now I am really eating a lot more. I have to make sure not to eat too much before a run, because it turns out it makes my belly feel like a big water balloon- ( half a large watermelon on Saturday before my run). Anyway food fuel and running has been quite enjoyable. I am eating more protein right after my runs for recovery but I am not hungry "right after" so sometimes it feels just like pure food recovery. Its eating a nice hot meal that feels soooo good. Anyway I think last week taught me alot about trusting my body and fueling body. I had a lot of connection with my body and it lead to having more control with my running. Sometimes its a battle- the run is in control or I control the run, this week so far I have controlled the run. When I am feeling weak, lazy, distracted, irritated, that run controls me - when I am fueled up, motivated and happy I kill that run. I love that word kill when it comes to running, Jeremiah laughs but its a good one. I feel like I put on my shoes ready for battle. I beat down the pavement or treadmill and conqueror all. I kill that run, and I am not afraid to self motivate with the saying " go hard or go home" cause I do and I love it. I also love saying “brooke you have done this before you can do it again" or " Legs, feet lets do this" - I think if running was just for the run it would be boring- its the battle that makes it fun! Its ending up feeling like magic just happened when you did something you were afraid of but did it anyway.