A conversation with the Beast

Yesterday I ran 9 miles around Mine Falls park. I felt unstoppable. It was outrageous, I was so unprepared. I hadn't eaten a thing all day, didn't drink anything except 5 cups of Dunkin Donuts coffee. I just felt so good from the get go, I just let it rip. I knew 10 minutes in that this run would be special. So there it was a career high 9 miler with no issues. The legs got a bit heavy at the end so I stopped. But condition wise, I had more in the tank, a lot more. I'm pretty pumped up right now. My goal was to run 9 by June 1st, so I'm a month ahead. According to my Hal Higdon schedule, I'm 8 weeks ahead, so I'm feeling very positive right now.

The last 3 miles yesterday were very entertaining. I had a conversation with the beast. I'll recap it the best I can- "Fuck You, I'm coming strong. I won't be denied. I'm going to train so damn hard that on race day, I will taunt you for 26 miles. I no longer fear you, I don't even respect you. You are fucking with a legend. I know your thinking to yourself that I'm a legend in my own mind, but so be it. Aren't you a beast in my own mind? I can't even fathom the concept of not destroying you. The Rossamania reunion tour is on, and I'm going to screw with you for 6 more months before I slay you."

I was out of my mind last night during those last 3 miles. I felt so good, It was my first Gump experience, a little runners high perhaps. For the first time, I really knew I could do this. Thanks for reading, remember Rossamania is running wild-catch it!!