It is the map pin stuck where endurance is born. Repeating the protocol and progressively overloading. A little further, a little faster. More reps, more miles. Augmenting the focus and diminishing the random.
One of the markers, to me, is the way intensity feels. That rate of perceived exertion when all systems are firing in synch. High intensity. Hard effort. Big value. How does this match up with my sense of power? I do remember it. Well.
The roll is parlayed into the next workout to build stamina, confidence and capability, naturally progressing to include the oft overlooked tangents of fuel choices, rest and recover strategies, structure of schedule and racing. If you don't race all this is proxy for good health and fitness. At its most banal, movement is fun, we are born to it.
All this combined is the big picture, the complete package. At the pointy part of the success pyramid the red zone LED blinks in relentless warning.
One false move, one misstep, a loss of awareness (distraction) for less than the time it takes to lace your running shoes, one bad food choice, one race day decision based on fear, and your roll will stop with the absolute swiftness of a falling boulder finding level ground. BAM.
And you take the lesson, experience will identify it, test an alternative, and get back in the game. You start the roll over.
The good news is that you may repeat this as many times as necessary. More good news is that you will get back to where you were before the work stoppage faster the more fitness you have earned. You know the bad news.
Sometimes we become discouraged and think about how easy it would be to quit. Invent the perfect excuse and head back home for some TV and popcorn with Ben, Jerry and Uncle Bud.
Folks, KEEP IT ROLLING. Take the time to heal, take the time to analyze, ask for professional assistance, find a training partner, sign up for a class, CALL ME FOR OFF THE RECORD FREE ADVICE*.
But keep the roll.
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