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I want it more: the road to IMLOU18

I've had a good training week.  My coach reviewed my past training block and had good things to say and was happy with my speedwork on Tuesday.  I had a strong long run today and was able to run negative splits during the "fast finish" portion of it.  Also several people said that I looked smaller every time they saw me or that I was the incredible shrinking woman.  All happy.

Later I was texting with a friend who is one of my superheroes.  She said I reminded her that she needed to want it more than anything else.  We didn't say it, but we were talking about Ironman.

It got me thinking about what I wanted it more than, I want to hear "Rose Scovel from Indianapolis, Indiana YOU are an IRONMAN" more than I want:
Cookies
Frosting
Chips
Fried food
Milkshakes
Alcohol
Pizza
Cinnamon toast
Waffles
Coffee cake
Sleeping in on Saturday
Being cool
Being warm
Being dry
Smelling good
Great hair
Money/a higher paying job
A new car
A nice yard
A super clean house
Not having to talk about my weight or what I eat
Normal looking feet
Drinking Diet Coke
Settling for good enough in training
Not having to admit my weaknesses
Being in my comfort zone
Binge eating

I am sure I will think of more.  But the point is I do want this...enough that I am willing to put in the work.

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  1. Megan B-KSeptember 14, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    I get this, to my core, and this so resonates with me (there were days when all I was running for was that Ascent jacket, and I had to keep that in mind as I sucked wind, lost my way, felt like garbage, and didn't think I could make it). Rose, not only will you hear: ""Rose Scovel from Indianapolis, Indiana YOU are an IRONMAN," I believe that right now, you ARE an Iron Woman. Iron-willed, willing to make the necessary sacrifice to achieve your goal, regardless of the outcome or weather on race day. You are inspirational, and I couldn't be more proud to follow your journey and know that I actually got to run with you a couple times!

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