So? A little run? [day#33,34]
Yesterday morning was rough for everyone. It really wasn’t the right time to leave the boys alone and go chase a training goal. But maybe that’s what made it a good week—knowing when to stay present. Training can wait. I did less, but I did it with intention.
Today, on the other hand, went well. I finally broke through the 10 km mark in a steady run. Hit a PB on one of the forest loops nearby—nothing major, but after the past few weeks, it’s a good sign. Despite a completely disrupted routine and logistical chaos, I managed to stick to part of the plan. CTL is holding steady—no growth, but no drop either. That’s something. The July check-in race is still on my mind.
Yesterday, my youngest had a bit of a hard time. It’s been over a week without his mom, and the change in routine is starting to show. He’s holding up well, but needed more of my support. He didn’t feel like going to gymnastics. Eventually, with a bit of encouragement from me—and some gentle coaching from his trainer—he joined in. He even did quite a bit of running before the session. His go-to phrase, “So? A little run?” is starting to become a family classic.
Next week, at least until Wednesday, I’m still on parenting duty, so I’m not planning anything major. Maybe in the second half of the week I can bump up the volume and see if there’s been any shift. In three weeks, I’m planning a low-key race—10 km of night trail on a pretty demanding course. It’s more about testing how I feel in a race setting than chasing a time.
On a broader note—my wife is finishing her 300 km Camino Coastal Portugués trek tomorrow. One of this year’s biggest challenges is coming to a close. I’m so proud of her.
And one more thing from yesterday: I realized I don’t want to limit these journal entries to training summaries. There are so many thoughts I’d like to explore deeper—about decisions, values, adaptation. Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes of honest reflection to see how having well-defined values and goals rooted in those values helps you adapt to life as it is, without giving up direction. Still moving forward. On your own terms. With humility, but also with consistency.
Jordan Peterson once said:
“The meaning of life is found in responsibility, not in happiness.”
Pro tip:
You don’t need to crush every session to move forward. Sometimes just showing up—with presence, intention, and integrity—is the real progress.
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