goodbye ol' runners
It was last Sunday night after a long Sunday day of traveling, unpacking and mothering that I sat in my bedroom talking to Cameron about nonsense and things. Cameron brought up the idea of running a half marathon (see! nonsense!), an idea that was brought up a few days ago as I was consuming a deliciously good in-n-out burger with my mind far from anything to do with health or fitness. Sunday night I was tired, possibly weak, and my mind clearly does not function right without sleep and so I answered back, "Ya, I'll do it."Monday morning I awoke to the smack of reality realizing I had a 3-mile run that day. And then I remembered what I agreed to... a half marathon! Could it be a bad dream? Not only a half marathon but a half marathon in mid January. That is a month and a half away folks. I thought about how I don't think my body is physically capable of running that distance. I felt a little nervous and sick but also of how happy Cameron was that I was doing it. And I wanted to do it for myself in a strange way, even though I think the idea of paying someone to go run for miles is absolutely silly. I'm not a runner so I don't see the joy in it. I'm not a runner at all. I actually despise running and I'll remind you of that the entire time I run. And as you may know, I take pictures while I run, I'm a photog jogger. Do I really seem like a serious runner here? no. But now it's time to buck up and do it.
In result, we decided a month early anniversary present to us: half marathon entry fee for two and some desperately needed new running shoes for two. Can this get anymore romantic? I think not.
So here I am running. I will be doing 4 training days per week (we are cramming them in since we are a little late). I have run 7 miles this week so far and I'm off to do another 3 today.
It's beyond doubt I have lost my mind.
23 comments:
oh linds... i admire you very much!!! haha but you are crazyyy! but i believe in you, you can do it :)
You can totally do it! I'm going to do one too...someday haha. Check out The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide for Women: Get off Your Butt and On with Your Training by Dawn Dais. It's a humorous and helpful read that will keep you motivated :)
agreed. silly to pay someone to run! You'll do great...have fun!
You've got this! I'm not a runner either, BUT, I ran a marathon after training for 2.5 months. Crazy? Yes. But rewarding in more ways than one. Just think, mind over body (because as long as you can put one foot in front of the other it really does become such a mental feat). I'll cheer for you along the way! :)
You can do it! 6 weeks is cutting it close but any training is better than none at all!! I can email you a training program if you don't have one. Let me know! If you have any questions I ran one so I can help! It's really amazing what the body can accomplish and you will enjoy it...after the first 6 or so runs :)
you go girl!! i am thinking of running one in a little over a week....shoot me.
I miss running so much! Good for you. You have been racking up the miles lately.
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awesome and go you! this is inspiring- i hate running.. hate hate hate it, but I LOVE to work out and I LOVE the gym... perhaps I'll get hubby to start running/jogging/walking with me tomorrow- I'd love to run a marathon... great job and keep it up!
Good luck! I'll be routing for you. I have wanted to try a half marathon so I'll be anxiously waiting to hear how it goes.
xo L.
hey girl, i finished my first in september and it was SO worth it. i only trained for about a month so you have me beat!!! stick to your training schedule and you'll do awesome. slow and steady wins the race. check out my post on it here: http://theeggoutwest.blogspot.com/2011/09/runners-high.html
good luck!!
good for you! i HATE running. i just got a jogging stroller and i love it. its made me want to get back in shape.ive been jogging or running since i got it! GOOD LUCK!!
You. Are. Awesome! I don't think my husband could ever get me to agree to that! Haha. Good luck!! :]
are you doing the same one as me out here in Temecula with Auntie Shannon too??
In-N-Out is one of my favorite things, EVER.
whoooaaa dude. i admire you in so many ways right now.
i've def been thinking i need more running in my life with thanksgiving and christmas. oy.
cheers to being awesome.
xoxo
you can do it!! Can't wait to see the photos which, being a photog jogger and all, I know you'll take!
you go girl!
When's the half marathon?
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SUZE
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You are so brave! I could never run that far probably because I hate running and because I am not very fit.
But I bet you will be amazing..good luck!
Now I feel like I should do some exercise and wipe the layer of dust off my trainers.
you and i think alike when it comes to running. i actually blogged about how miserable it makes me as well! haha
YOU CAN DO IT! I did a half marathon and it felt amazing :) One of the best feelings of an accomplishment that you can ever have in my opinion. I want to do a Marathon next... yikes... we will see if that happens! haha
oo good luck with the half marathon! i ran one last year (on my own - i just planned the route ready for when i was having a good running day!) it's hard work, but certainly do-able if you run a bit already :)
Katie x
Oh I'm so glad you're doing a 1/2! Training sucks, but the actual race is so fun and totally worth it. I love 1/2s they're the perfect distance. You'll do great, just be consistent with training runs. Good luck with training!
YOU CAN DO IT!!! The training is the hardest part! ENJOY race day!! I finished my first half marathon in December 2.5 hrs. Amazing feeling to cross that finish line. :)
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