Those of you who know what this number means probably don't need to finish reading this post. Those of you who don't know may continue. After a lot of thought, searching and almost beginning and then shelving it, I have made a commitment. I WILL run a half marathon. I am still a little incredulous and still asking myself if I am crazy. But, I keep thinking back to 4 years ago---I can't believe it has been that long! 4 years ago I ran a 10K. I never thought I could do it but I did. I felt great afterward and felt like I could have kept going. But, I let myself get lazy and kind of stopped, but I still missed running. Some of my running friends have told me, "it gets in your blood." I believe that and want to make a change in my health and lifestyle. I want to push myself more than I ever have before (well, except for childbirth, that is like a full marathon) and feel the sense of accomplisment as I cross the finish line knowing that I have done something amazing. To know that I have overcome laziness and entropy. To know that I have made myself healthier and been an example to my children of exercise. So, this fall and winter you won't find me sipping cocoa and nibbling bonbons in my robe and slippers while I read a good book by the fire---NO, you will find me (that is- if you come visit me!) sipping water and crunching carrot sticks while lacing up my running shoes in stinky sweats ready to brave the cold (yes, 50 deg. is cold to me now) and embrace the solitude that will be my companion for most of my workouts. And then, in the spring I will conquer, well I will cross the finish line anyway! Part of my training is to post this in order to keep me honest with myself. A goal isn't a goal until you write it down. It is so much better for me to take it a step further and tell everyone important to me as well. Because the times when I want to stop, that is what keeps me going. I am a woman of my word. If I told you I would I better do it. So, I have two good girlfriends who are training with me and we will beat this. I challenge you to set your own goal. Whether it be running or some other sport or activity I challenge you to stretch yourself to be something you never thought possible. Why wait until January? If I can do it so can you!!
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I will checking up on you later! lol, j/k
That's awesome, you go girl!
Good for you! Its my goal to run a marathon, Its the training that scares me! I will get there, and good luck to you!!!
You go girl! I have a dream to run in a marathon. Ever since Angie Mann did it a few years back, I have told myself that I can do it. Thanks to all of you that have inspired me. Will you share your training method. I have been increasing my running time on the treadmill, but it just doesn't seem to be getting easier. And I know that running outside is alot harder.
Yeah you are crazy! I applaud your craziness though! That is a great goal to set and I really hope you do well.
Yippee!! Go Amme!!!
I'm so proud of you. You will do great!
Yay!!!! Wish I could come and do it with you! I'd have to move out there though, so that I could train through the winter. Blah! Well, I am totally stoked for you!!!
THat is Awesome! GOod Luck with this goal! YOU CAN DO IT! I myself am sweating it out with Jillian Micheals and doing tredmill!! Lela
Way to go! You'll do awesome. Can't wait to hear how it's going. :)
Wow. You're inspiring!!! Good luck!
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