Just Do It.
Thank you Dr. Hagobian for inspiring me in Kine 302 to run a marathon and for Professor Olmstead reminding me of my goal. In both their classes, they asked us if anyone had run a marathon and both times, no one raised their hand. Those experiences made me feel embarrassed to be a kinesiology major pursuing a health professional career who had never done any foot race. Since Hagobian's class I decided I wanted to run a marathon. And I did.
NWM 2011 was an incredible experience. The mental anguish from the physical challenge of finishing the race was hands-down the hardest thing I've done. Harder than any basketball game I've ever played, even if I didn't have a sub.
It meant a lot to me to be able to prove to myself that I could finish 26.2 miles without the support of anyone. The two people I signed up with bailed. Luckily, one of them was nice enough to at least give me a ride to the race. Other than that though, I didn't tell anyone any family that I was doing it until after I had finished. No one was on the course cheering me on (although I did see my old basketball couch around mile 9 cheering on his daughter) or waiting for me at the finish line. I had Grace & Wayne pick up when I was done, which was very nice of them to do last minute, but other than that, NWM was 100% MY experience. The fact that I could finish a race like that was a accomplishment in itself and it was freakin' fantastic.
I can't wait to do another race and improve on my time. I can't imagine being ANY slower or being any less prepared. Although my muscles are back to normal, my right foot has been bothering me. It's not muscle soreness, but something structural (i.e. bone). However the pain should be gone, hopefully, within the next couple of days so I can resume running. I don't think I'll ever learn to love running because I believe I'm not built for long-distance running. After years of basketball my body type is better suited for power rather than endurance. I will admit, I absolutely love how my RHR has decreased and I'm under 1 bpm - holla!
I Run To Be. A BAMF.
NWM 2011 was an incredible experience. The mental anguish from the physical challenge of finishing the race was hands-down the hardest thing I've done. Harder than any basketball game I've ever played, even if I didn't have a sub.
It meant a lot to me to be able to prove to myself that I could finish 26.2 miles without the support of anyone. The two people I signed up with bailed. Luckily, one of them was nice enough to at least give me a ride to the race. Other than that though, I didn't tell anyone any family that I was doing it until after I had finished. No one was on the course cheering me on (although I did see my old basketball couch around mile 9 cheering on his daughter) or waiting for me at the finish line. I had Grace & Wayne pick up when I was done, which was very nice of them to do last minute, but other than that, NWM was 100% MY experience. The fact that I could finish a race like that was a accomplishment in itself and it was freakin' fantastic.
I can't wait to do another race and improve on my time. I can't imagine being ANY slower or being any less prepared. Although my muscles are back to normal, my right foot has been bothering me. It's not muscle soreness, but something structural (i.e. bone). However the pain should be gone, hopefully, within the next couple of days so I can resume running. I don't think I'll ever learn to love running because I believe I'm not built for long-distance running. After years of basketball my body type is better suited for power rather than endurance. I will admit, I absolutely love how my RHR has decreased and I'm under 1 bpm - holla!
I Run To Be. A BAMF.