Running in Rye

There are few people in my life that can motivate me like my little brother Kevin can. At least once a year I try to make the trip out and spend a weekend with him and his wife. I always leave feeling refreshed and ready to take on the challenges that life has to offer. Beside my wife and kids, Kevin (A.K.A "the Wouk") is the closest person to me. He knows me well and is not afraid to call me out when something is not right. It really annoys me, but I appreciate that. 

 On this trip, I brought my daughter with me. She has really turned the corner with her running life and I thought it would benefit her to make the trip and spend some time with Kevin, Kristen and their coaches and teammates. I thought that she would get a lot of work in, get a different perspective on her running form and leave Rye feeling stronger. 

She did and I did too. I was only planning on doing some laps around the track as she worked with the coaches. The next thing I know I am on the starting line doing intervals with my brother's team. 

Up until then I was having some issues with my breathing (post COVID), although it has been getting better, I convinced myself that I was not ready for any type of speedwork. However, when the coaches call your name, you better respond. 

I was in horrible shape, and I finished last in every interval I did, but I felt great and felt energized that I am on the right track. Later that day I made a deal to run with my brother at the 2023 Boston Marathon. That means alot of training just to qualify. I am going to do it.

It has been almost two weeks since my trip to Rye and I have added intervals back into my workout calendar. With the workout program I am doing, changing my diet and most of all changing my attitude about what I can do. I believe that I will be a successful 50+ runner.