Hello followers – if I have any left after my two month hiatus from the “blogosphere” – but regardless…now I am back. What’s new in my world? Married? Yes. More mature? Certainly not. Wiser? Hell no. But my running & health journey must continue – so I have turned to public humiliation once again (i.e. publishing my tales to a blog) as a form of motivation.
Now, I felt like running a half marathon was going to be an epic craziness – but it turned out to be much easier and more enjoyable then I first believed. Am I ready to tackle another one? Yes. However, the seasons are preparing to change – and opportunities for races are slowly dwindling. And it would require some training to be back ready for a 13.1. UGH! However, in an effort to continue my running journey – I am in the process of rounding up a group of unfortunates ----I mean friends, to join me for the Spokane Marathon as a Relay team….not too bad eh? Longest distances is 7.2 miles, shortest is 5.8 miles & there are four legs. That adventure is on October 9th, so a little over a month. Yay! If you are interested, hit me up and we can coordinate. J
However, back to the heart of the story.
So last night was yet another Flying Irish Thursday run. And folks, I have been avoiding exercise with a full time passion. But I do attempt to make it to O’doherty’s at the designated running time every week or so. The past couple I have done, have been exhausting and pathetic on my part (I’d like to blame the 80+ degree temp, but taking a month plus break from running didn’t help the situation). If nothing else, I get a beer when it’s over. However, last night, I actually managed, despite having not exercised in close to two weeks, to run the whole 3 miles!! Sure, my legs were wobbling when it ended and I was panting like a crazy – but I did it.
Its quite an amazing feeling to complete a run, and know you did better then you believed possible. Even if it was only 3 miles. Also, that in it self is an accomplishment for, to actually to believe a statement like “its only three miles” – I may become a real true runner yet!
