Yesterday was Jim’s 4×4 Hill Hell. Here’s what I told myself at each hill.

Hill 1:

• Only 3 more of these to go!
• This is good practise for San Fran
• How did that biker beat me?!
• Last one…for now! (3 mores sets to go!)

Hill 2

• Okay, I can do this, just 3 more
• Misery loves company. I would never do this on my own.
• Jim’s right beside me. I better push harder
• Thank goodness this is the last one (of this set)

Hill 3 (which are actually stairs)

• I’m feeling the burn!
• Let’s take it two steps at a time
• Did I do 3 or 4?
• Last one – push it!

Hill 4

• At least this is the shortest hill out of all 4 hills.
• I can’t wait until I get to the Canadian Tire hill – it’s going to be flat compared to all these hills
• Just TWO more!
• LAST ONE!!

I did it!

Nutrition log:

• Pre-run: banana, half a muffin, crackers
• Mid-run: water
• Post-run: salmon, potatos, Mac & cheese