Mind over matter

Being a cross country runner is not exactly an easy thing. Granted, I know that I am not in a Division I program with coaching staffs that practically "own" you as a person, but still the sport is tough. And lately I feel like I have been in a funk. Hell, I've been in one since freakin' July, ever since I got jumped at a Live/Collective Soul concert by some bare-chested hillbillies. That episode resulted in an injured wrist that sidelined my lifting capabilities for a little bit. Fortunately, my legs were still feeling good and I put in a good amount of summer training. But ever since I have been back at school I feel I haven't pulled out a good workout (or race, for that matter) in a long time.
Is it fatigue from the rigorous training regimen that coach puts us through? The stress of classes? Lack of sleep? Typical "high school" SJC drama? I don't know, but something has got to give. It has too. I busted my ass this summer too much for me to just endure practices and not get anything out of them. This is my last year; I need to make it count. It's gonna hurt. Running always sucks, but afterwards, you feel fantastic. I just need to keep training hard and hoping that I can pull out a good race or workout these next few weeks. I want it. I need it. I know I have it inside of me, but it's an issue of mind over matter.