You know the saying, "Don't bite off more than you can chew." Well, I have a feeling I took an awfully big bite! A few months ago I was feeling like I was in a rut. I know I have an important job as a mother, and I LOVE being a mom, but I didn't feel like I had any other talents. Sometimes you just need to have a feeling of accomplishment.
Anyways.......I wanted to do something, something that would be difficult for me to do. I love the quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, "We must do the thing we think we cannot do." I decided the thing that I cannot do would be to run a half-marathon. I know for a lot of people this isn't a huge accomplishment but for me it seems VERY daunting!
I am not very good at running, I am slow and I am sure I have bad form while doing it. I have been training, at first I was very good and never missed a run. Lately I have been slacking off a little bit, I guess I am just frustrated that it has not become any easier for me. After running over 100 miles you think it would get easier, right? So much of it for me is a mental game. While I am running I think about how much it sucks and how hard it is. I also argue back and forth in my mind about how far I can go.
So I have 36 days left until my run. I am going to try and change my attitude and get back on the pavement. Here is hoping for good weather and babysitters so I can get my run on......
5 comments:
Go Liz!:)
Oh, man. You summed up my running feelings exactly! So good for you for actually getting out there and running. And why can't we live closer? We would have those adorable kids over anytime so you could get out there and pound the pavement. (And then I could feel guilty for not running...)
Running is hard! You can do it. When I run I always think about how good it feels AFTER the run. You will feel so accomplished after the half. I know I did , but contrary to what people told me, I still have no desire to run a full. :) Good luck!
Good luck!
Yay! Good for you! That inspires me to set a goal like that. Although I know I could never run a marathon or even a half marathon for that matter because running IS hard. I know you can do it though!
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