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Archive for October 27th, 2008
Sometimes I kick off my stilettos after work and put on my running shoes. Yes, I run. Do I enjoy it? Hmm…
I really struggle with running. I want to keep in shape and I know that running is the best all over body toner and it feels sooo good after you have just run – but it is so hard to motivate myself! I always see long distance runners and think what the heck makes them want to do that?! I mean, can’t they just run 5 miles and still be in shape?! I have so much respect for them and I wish I had that type of motivation – I just don’t yet.
One of my best girlfriends just ran the 1/2 Baltimore Marathon. I am so proud of her and I can feel something inside of me saying, “You can do it too!” but….ehhh I can also hear myself saying back “why the hell would you want to do that?!” It is going to take so much time and training and its not going to be enjoyable during the winter months!
This morning I put on my running shoes before work and headed to the gym. It did not feel good waking up at 6 but once I was up I just had all of this energy! I think I just found a way to make running easier!! This morning it was so much more enjoyable to run!! I just hopped on that treadmill and before I knew it 30 minutes had gone by!! Yes, I only run about 3 miles right now – and clearly they are 10 minute miles. But, I suppose I have to start somewhere. In high school our field hockey team would run 4.5 miles cross country everyday before practice and then after we were finished we would have a timed mile on the track! I want that body and energy back!! If I could do that then…which was only five years ago…I can certainly do it now.
I’m going to keep going to the gym in the morning and my marathon girlfriend has promised to build me a training schedule. I’m going to give it a try…and pray for a warmer winter!! Not only will I be gaining an accomplishment if I am able to do this, I’ll be sharing a great memory with my girlfriend.
