1. This weekend’s long run is going to be so long. And hilly. And hurt-y. I’m already feeling it in my quads.
    Don’t Worry:
    Relax. It’s nothing you haven’t done before. And that hurt means you’re making progress and getting stronger. It’s called training, champ.
    Be Happy: Won’t it be nice after the run to take a shower, make some pancakes, and plop down with the Sunday paper? Ahhh.

    I’ve been training so long for this race.  What if I miss my goal by a lot? Or, worse, by a little?
    Don’t Worry: Relax. There will be other races, and other goals. And any goal that you’re guaranteed to attain isn’t much of a goal, is it?
    Be Happy: At least you’re healthy and strong enough to be racing in the first place. Many, many people out there are not. You’re one of the lucky ones.

    ~runnersworld

    the last sentence pretty much sums it up. we are lucky to be out there!

    annnnnnd now bobby mcferrin is in my head.

    here’s a little song i wrote,
    you might want to learn it
    note for note,
    don’t worry,
    beeeeeeee haaaaaaaaappy,
    be happy now….