As I’m currently training the
Gasparilla Half Marathon in Tampa Bay, Florida several
of my blogs in January and February will be about my post run reflections.
Run #7 stats: 5 miles, 31:49, 6:21 pace
This morning I woke up later than
usual. I saw my clock and panicked when I read 9:01am. Alexa (my Amazon Echo)
proceeded to tell me it was sunny and already in the high 60s. I scurried to
grab my iPhone, earbuds, and lace up my Brooks as my Garmin watch quickly
calibrated the GPS satellite. I locked
the door and started running.
I got into my usual running pace,
but the problems arose just as fast I got there. My stomach to start grumbling,
my mouth watering, and sweat was pouring down like a waterfall. My legs slowed
and as my time climbed. I knew what I failed to do: fuel up.
My body was telling me I needed to
fuel up before I ran, but I ignored it for selfish reasons (time constraints,
weather, etc.). The result: pain, less mileage, and disappointment. As educators
we oftentimes try to power through the long dog days of teaching because we
have to (be on time, make copies, sharpen pencils, attend meetings, etc.) immediately
instead of making that quick pit stop to Starbucks or the vending machine to
grab fuel. Don’t get me wrong those things are important and necessary, but having
fuel to be at your best is important. Without fuel, you won’t be at your best.
Combat this dilemma in two ways: plan
ahead and/or ask. If you know what you need, prepare: get up earlier, set an
alarm, plan ahead. Also, don’t be afraid to ask others. Your teacher besties and staff will gladly
grab you whatever you need. They are your biggest supporters! Make sure you
grab the fuel to be at your best! Fuel up everyone!
-Mr. P
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