Yesterday's 14 mile run thru Rockefeller Park was challenging. The first 10 miles had 5 hills, one of them 1 mile long and the others about half a mile. I said I didn't mind hills...ha, ha, ha...who was I kidding? Today my legs are a bit sore and it is a day of recovery which is good.
Coach Adam gave a little "Zen of running" spiel prior to the start, telling us that at times during tough runs, we need to find our own "power words" which will decrease our stress levels, reduce heart rates, and help up persevere. Here is the coache's email from early Sunday morning.
"It's 3:42am here in NY and time for you to finish off those last dreams of marathon greatness before heading out to Rockefeller Park to run with the deer, cows, pigs and geese.
Patience,
Cadence,
Strong,
Fly,
Relax,
Breathe.
Find the words of energy and affirmation that make your body react positively to your effort. Do different words have more power and influence under different circumstances? Try them out. Say them out loud as you run today through the hills and pastures of this park or wherever you will be putting in your 14.
Today, you are a marathoner!
- Coach Adam"
I have read a bit on zen, and enjoyed "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintanence" and the "Zen of Golf". I'll have to see if I can find a good book on the zen of running. Let me know if you know of any!
I have added the link to Rockefeller State Park, it is well worth a visit!
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=60
Cheers!
Peers
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