MIHP Think Tank Brainstorms… Movement Training Specialists

Enjoying The Finish

Training for a marathon or a 1/2 marathon requires a great amount of time and dedication.  It requires many sacrifices, from elimination of certain foods to reducing time with family and friends (non-running friends) . Once our training is complete and race day comes, we cross the finish line, rehydrate and seem to immediately bombard ourselves with a list of questions.  Could I run it faster? What is my next PR goal?   Will I do the full marathon next time?  Could I qualify for Boston?    Which race should I do next?  I know that you are recognizing this list. Don't get me wrong,  I am all about setting goals and developing the plan to get you to your goal but, I want to encourage you to take a little time to truly "enjoy your finish."  You set a goal, you reached it and now you need to reward yourself before starting over.  Don't stop moving but take a little time to attack another list.  

• Enjoy a chocolate bar (its the season "Happy Halloween").
• Have dinner with a non-running friend, who hasn't enjoyed your company the past few months. 
• Spend a Sunday morning in your pajamas eating pancakes with your family. 
• Stay up late on Saturday night enjoying a glass of wine or two with family and friends. 
• Go do a sport or activity you haven't done due to your training,  (bike ride, yoga, golf, dancing, etc.....)
• Take the time to return a favor to those who have supported you through your training. 
• Rent movies. 

"Enjoy  Your Finish" You deserve it.