The workout: 30-minute walk
I have this thing with walking. You see, I'm a runner. I run. I do not walk. Walking is for those who can't run. ... Right?
The fact is, when I finished the Chicago Marathon in 2005, I walked at least 3/4 of a mile of that course, if not more, while I was in the last 6 miles of the race. When I finished in St. Louis in 2006, I stopped to go to the bathroom. Twice. I still made less than 4 hours in finishing both. (3:53 and 3:57, respectively.)
So...is walking so bad?
You know what my problem is? Pride. For some reason, I think I'm too good to walk. What I need is a good dose of reality. And the reality is this: even the finest-trained athletes in the world do some walking from time to time. It is perfectly legitimate, and a good way to keep your heart rate up.
Pride keeps ME in the forefront...my ability...my achievements...my talent. Today, I say: LESS of me, please. Let all my pride fall away.
Today, I'm a walker.
Next week: Monday Weigh-in, Less of me... (2 of 2), What is the 9:24 Project?
If walking wasn't allowed for the pros, they wouldn't put it into your training schedule.
P.S. Thanks for doing comments the way the cool kids do.