Addilyn's onesie: Courtney Bock Designs
56 days left until the big day. Part of me wishes it was next weekend, as at this point I know I could finish even if it meant I was more sore and slower than I'd be with two more months of training. But I know the training is a much bigger process and commitment than the race itself. Motivation is the biggest battle, as some days it takes a whole lot to get myself out on a run.
Here's few things that motivate me lately . . .
Breaking up my run into smaller chunks mentally. For my 15 mile run I tell myself I can do 5 miles. After that I get a drink of water and tell myself I can do five more. And then five more after that. It is seriously more a mental game than physical for much of the run. I'm well aware I'm running 15 miles, but by only thinking of five at a time, it feels much more attainable.
This adorable onesie is pretty good motivation too. If I'm going to dress Addilyn in it, I sure as better finish those 26.2 miles. Her onesie is from Courtney Block Designs, an adorable monogram shop that has all kinds of cute things from jewelry to kids backpacks and pjs and my favorite monogram lace sweatshirt (which is going on my birthday list). Courtney has been wonderful to work with and she's offering 15% your order using the code LAURENFORLAUREN15. If I could only make up my mind on a color, I would have already purchased this monogrammed baseball hat.
I can't wait to see her sweet face waiting for me at the finish line, wearing this onesie. Even more so, I can't wait for the day when Addilyn wants to go on a run with me or when we can cross a finish line together. She is pretty good motivation.
10 comments:
That onesie is so cute! Those are all really good thoughts to keep you motivated. I totally do the same thing. You're a motivation to everyone else out there who thinks they're too busy or too slow :)
I love that onesie! I need one for CT for my half.
Awh, this onesie is adorable! That is so amazing that you're training for a marathon! What a goal and it's so amazing that you are going to do it after having a baby! You are an inspiration!
I swear she is just the cutest little thing ever :)
You can do it!! Especially with such a cutie cheering you on! She looks so big!!
That onesie is so adorable! And I'm so with you when it comes to breaking up runs in my head. I've only run half marathons, but breaking them up in chunks is really helpful for me too!
You are awesome! You are working so hard and it will be such a great accomplishment when you cross the finish line and see that cute little face there, cheering for her strong mama!
Oh how cuuuuuuute!
such a cute onesie! You got this! I can't imagine doing 26.2, I did a half and around mile 11 was thinking, how do people go 26.2. you rock!
That's just too cute!!! What a great cheerleader for you! :-)
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