A Quickie.
Whew it's been awhile. I just skimmed through my last posting and man... was I in a bad place or what? Anyway. Enough of that.
January 1st marks a time for family, friends, booze, "should ald, aquaintance, be forgot..." (are those the lyrics?) and resolutions!
From my list of about 57 vices to be rid of and 42 promises to be made, one stands out and that's my big half marathon. Since this is the year of countless weddings, and more importantly, pastel bridesmaids dresses, yours truly decided to run a (13.1 mile) half marathon. The Nike Womens Marathon to be exact. Needless to say, resolutions are made to be forgotten, but believe it or not... I've actually been sticking this one out.
Trust that like all resolutions, January I was doing pretty well. Feb, just fell short of giving up. But with March came better weather, a better attitude, and damnit, that second wind I've been waiting for. Can I emphasize that I've NEVER in my life been able to run a mile straight? Memories of middle school and high school...dreading, no FEARING, AGONIZING over the mile test and just barely getting done in passable time. Always walking a good portion. (Who am I fooling? A VERY good portion).
Anyway, 9 years later, here I am. And 2.5 miles today...umm, STRAIGHT!!!! I'm feeling great. Such a high.
I've been wondering about these past few weeks, absolutely in shock of what i'm attempting to accomplish. For the most part of my life, I've enjoyed challenges of the intellect. Give me a book, and I'll read it. Give me a topic, and I'll learn it. However when it came to tests of strength, and physical endurance, I've always thought, "why bother?"
Well not today! Here I go. Wish me luck! My body's freak'n out! Let's do this sh*t!
Look out October!
January 1st marks a time for family, friends, booze, "should ald, aquaintance, be forgot..." (are those the lyrics?) and resolutions!
From my list of about 57 vices to be rid of and 42 promises to be made, one stands out and that's my big half marathon. Since this is the year of countless weddings, and more importantly, pastel bridesmaids dresses, yours truly decided to run a (13.1 mile) half marathon. The Nike Womens Marathon to be exact. Needless to say, resolutions are made to be forgotten, but believe it or not... I've actually been sticking this one out.
Trust that like all resolutions, January I was doing pretty well. Feb, just fell short of giving up. But with March came better weather, a better attitude, and damnit, that second wind I've been waiting for. Can I emphasize that I've NEVER in my life been able to run a mile straight? Memories of middle school and high school...dreading, no FEARING, AGONIZING over the mile test and just barely getting done in passable time. Always walking a good portion. (Who am I fooling? A VERY good portion).
Anyway, 9 years later, here I am. And 2.5 miles today...umm, STRAIGHT!!!! I'm feeling great. Such a high.
I've been wondering about these past few weeks, absolutely in shock of what i'm attempting to accomplish. For the most part of my life, I've enjoyed challenges of the intellect. Give me a book, and I'll read it. Give me a topic, and I'll learn it. However when it came to tests of strength, and physical endurance, I've always thought, "why bother?"
Well not today! Here I go. Wish me luck! My body's freak'n out! Let's do this sh*t!
Look out October!