Training and Derby Thoughts-The Inner War Zone
I work really hard for the sport I play. I train on the track 3 times a week and I am at the gym for the remainder of days or working out at home. I try to take a day of rest, but I admit I like exercise. I like when I realize "I can push 5 pounds heavier than last week" and "I can run ___ minutes more." I like when I sweat. I like the release of endorphins that comes with exercise. I might be addicted. I never thought I would actually like training for anything. I mean, I have always liked learning things that interest me, but I never thought I would like physical conditioning the way I have been the last few years. It's hard. The mental part of any training is the worst for me. I get in my own way. Little failures make me want to throw my hands in the air and say "Fuck this, I quit". Still, the next day I push more. I admit it is not the easiest thing to do. Quieting that little voice in my head that tells me I will fail is hard work. Th...