I was going to keep my goal and training of the 1/2 marathon on the down low. I contemplated whether or not to include it in this post for probably a full 3 minutes before I pushed the publish button. I changed my mind for a few reasons. One reason is I'm so excited! It's seriously all I can think about. Another reasons is it's going to be a big part of my life for a while. The biggest reason: I want to be real about how hard it's going to be. When I hear of people running long distances I always assume it's just a breeze for them to run or they wouldn't do it. When I look at people who are in shape I think, "He has good genes," or "She's been doing that her entire life." These are just things I think to make myself feel better and justify my current fitness level. The fact of the matter is running isn't easy, I don't think I have good genes, and I've been overweight my entire life. I have a natural propensity to sit on the couch and eat all day long.
Other people may have these same, or even bigger, issues but I don't know about them. All I know is that they ran a stinkin' zillion miles and got a cool t-shirt. That's not inspirational! That doesn't make anyone feel good about taking baby steps towards better health.
When I run on October 17th I don't want anyone I know to think it was a walk in the park for me, or that I just randomly set a goal, got up every morning and ran the mileage on my training chart, and enjoyed every second of it. I don't want to be an excuse or a justification for anybody.
Today, at the end of week #3, running was hard. I set off running with my friend. Our goal was running 6.2 miles. I barely dragged myself 5. I stopped and walked 4 or 5 times. I was thirsty. Missouri is humid. I was slow. I wanted to cry. If I hadn't already paid $50 for the race I would be seriously reconsidering this crazy idea to run 13 miles.
I've never heard anyone say that before.
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I DIDN'T realize that you had been doing an actual training for 3 weeks. AWESOME! I feel your pain, every stinking minute of it. I also have that same propensity to sit around and eat a lot of junk. But stick to the goal, sista! You've got this! You have more drive than a lot of people I know-I am hoping if I keep hanging out with you, it will rub off onto me. :)
What are you talking about! Running is a breeze and doesn't even leave me winded... Should I start training to do it with you? ;)
AMEN!
Megan you're amazing and I've always known it. Running does suck, and I have to always remind myself that running only feels good AFTER (and even then it's hard to convince myself of it)
Don't give up. You did awesome and really kept me going through those tortuous 5 that we did run. It was so hot and humid which is perfect recipe for a awful run. Keep training and it will get better. At least I keep telling myself that!
I think running totally sucks, but the fact that you can already do 5 miles is awesome!!!! Stay with it, you will do great!
It sounds like you are doing GREAT! I could not do it. I hate running more than pretty much anything. I wish I could have the attitude about it that you do! You're awesome.
You're hilarious. I love your honesty. Come a year from now, you'll forget how hard it was to run that far. I do that a lot...run, run, run...& realize it's hard, all the time. But that's what makes it fun. The challenge & being able to know for yourself that you can do it. Good luck training!
I am soo proud of you! Desiree and I are planning on running a 1/2 marathon in August! I hate running and it is soo hard but I am proud of myself for trying! Plus, like you said we get a cool t shirt afterwards! Good for you. I ran 8 miles this morning! Ow I am soo sore. I happened to see a little sign on someone's car that said 'determined enough to run a 1/2 not dumb enough to run a full!' I totally agree. Why do we get old and try to do these crazy things! Keep it up and we can all brag about it!
You are the coolest person I know.
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