So I WANT to Run 13.1 Miles?!
THIRTEEN POINT ONE stinkin' miles. Do you even know how far that is!? Really. stinkin. far. What in the world am I thinking? If you've worked out with me you know that I pretty much hate all exercise. I do it, but I kick and scream the whole way. So why would I WANT to run for probably about 2.5 hours straight (and that's being optimistic---thunder thighs are hard work to move people!)??
Training will include 3-4 weekly runs ranging from 3-12 miles with a couple cross training days in there. I know there are going to be days that I don't want to even get off the couch. There are going to be days where I feel defeated and inadequate and I'll want to quit. But I seriously can't wait for the minutes after I cross that finish line knowing that I just did something I never thought I could do.
Sometimes I think Girls was written about me.
If you would've told my high school self that one day I would be able to run 3 whole miles without stopping, she laugh right in your face. I didn't continue to play volleyball into high school because they said we'd have to run a mile. A mile...just one, just one mile. Holy moses! What a weeny !
I've been on a very long, very frustrating journey to health. I've altered my eating habits, I've done every weight workout, joined gyms, joined a bootcamp, and I've probably done 5,000 squats and lunges. So I came to a realization yesterday. Although I loathe every step I take during a run, nothing beats the feeling of strength, accomplishment, pride, and an overall health and wellbeing afterwards.
Training will include 3-4 weekly runs ranging from 3-12 miles with a couple cross training days in there. I know there are going to be days that I don't want to even get off the couch. There are going to be days where I feel defeated and inadequate and I'll want to quit. But I seriously can't wait for the minutes after I cross that finish line knowing that I just did something I never thought I could do.
AND my buddy Crystal (experienced half marathon runner extraordinaire) will be running with me! I most likely would not have had the courage to sign up if it wasn't for her. So THANKS Crystal!
So I guess until January I'll have to endure long runs with views like these :)
I am currently and always accepting advice from my CG/runner friends. For a half do y'all carry a bottle of water? What about those energy chews, do they really work? What was the farthest you ran before the actual race? I wanna know all your tips!
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