Notes
What a humbling experience. Just totally beat up. My right ankle was weak, had stability issues. The outside of both big toes big time blisters. These shoes might be done. Traction was weak. Over 400 miles on them. Swore to myself that I would drop out of Grindstone. Was alone most of the run. Scared to death of snakes even though I never saw one. Fear just took over my mind and destroyed my will. After a steak for dinner and a pint of Sierra Nevada Torpedo I started to feel better. Today, next afternoon, I'm beginning to feel like I want it. I need to work harder. Strength train, etc. The motivation needs to come from within. I'm going to start coaching myself. I've learned a lot from Ryan and Ann but now it is time for me just to apply what I know. Execution has been my biggest problem. I really want to finish MMTR. That might need to be the new goal. Just finish MMTR strong. Lots of treadmill hill practice, speed work, and strength training. Execute, execute, execute.