Remember that blog post where I was freaking out about starting to train for my first ever 5K? The blog post where I thought for sure it would take me 3 months of training to get ready, and I couldn’t understand what fun anyone could find in running? That blog post from two months ago where I was (as usual) filled with self-doubt?
I wrote that post before I had even once hit the pavement. Since then I’ve been running a few times a week and surprising the hell out of myself. I hit the three mile mark two and a half weeks ago. My best run was a hilly 3.4 miles last weekend. And I think I get it now…where the fun is in this sport. I totally understand how people can get hooked. It feels amazing. When I committed to the 5K it wasn’t even the idea of running that I liked, it was the idea of setting a goal and accomplishing it. Now it’s the running I like. Plain and simple. Here are some things I’ve learned…
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Okay, motivator! You’ve got me pumped up and ready to go. You, me, and our sweet running playlists pounding the pavement in 9 months or so…what do you say?!? I’m so proud of you and am extremely happy you’re loving this new hobby! Way to go, cuz!
Oh my gosh…WHY did I never reply to this before today??? Obviously I meant to and just never made time to. Shame on me! Because YES YES YES I want to pound the pavement with you as soon as possible! I say we find a great event and make it happen together! I love ya Hez…and your support means THE WORLD to me! I hope you know that.
Your comments are very significant and on point with how many of us have felt when we’ve either started or restarted. Thank you for your honesty as now with the thaw of winter and the droll of our treadmills drive us insane, you have helped me to get out onto the pavement. Now six years plus since my quadruple bypass and no plans on stopping … my only struggle is holding the demon’s back from holding me back. Any thoughts?
Brian, wow! Your words are motivating me in return. A quadruple bypass? That’s heavy…yet you’re still going. Amazing! Make yourself an awesome playlist and stay badass! Thanks for commenting!