I have forever wanted to be a runner- I was always envious of those who could just 'escape' and get their exercise no matter where they were- - sometimes I have felt really tied down with my loyalty to my classes at the gym. I LOVE my classes - - I love going into my classes and knowing exactly where my "spot" is (in front of course!) and love the comraderie I've established with many of the girls in my classes - - we may not know each others' names, but there is a sense of accountability to these 'faces'. But I have just always desired to enjoy running - I've tried many times over my life to be a runner - but probably never gave it tremendous effort or just 'hated' it from the word go. I think I never 'started' the right way either - ie I'd just go and run as far as I could -which was never really far- and just felt really discouraged.
This time was different - a new friend of mine mentioned in passing that she was running the Susan G Komen 'race for the cure' in Atlanta - - she wasn't a "runner" either, but a bonified 'gym rat' like me. As soon as she mentioned the race, I knew I wanted to do it - - I knew all I needed was a 'goal' and something to work towards. Wow. Knowing the race was coming up in XX weeks made me accountable to training. My goal has been to run the entire 5K. I've been training with my friend - -we started with interval training combining walking and running. It has been unbelievable to see how fast your endurance builds with this method.
Fast forward and now for the last 2 weeks I have joined a 'running club' through the Y. I am really enjoying it and really thrive in the aspect that I am being 'pushed' by runners. I cannot believe that last week I did a 5mile run and just this a.m. I did a 5.5mile run. I have NEVER run that far in my life. I cannot believe it!! It's really hard for me, but I am excited about my new found love. I am NOT however, excited about the notion of running in the sweltering heat of the summer - but we'll cross that bridge when we get there!!!
So if you think of it, say a little prayer for me this Saturday morning - May 8th - that I'll be able to run my 5K in entirety!
And the best part is, I am helping to support an amazing cause for women everywhere!!!!!!
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5 comments:
go girl go! i'm so proud of you... for even trying! i am 100% confident you will run every snippet of this 5k. and that is indeed a reason to celebrate!
oh Heather! i am SO proud of you! ;) i know what it's like to start from nothing so it's no small thing you've done here! and it IS amazing how much you can do if you train the right way! can't wait for you to blog about the race and i hope you'll have someone take a picture of you! :) good luck!
Wooohooo!! Now you need to run on down here to Jax and do a race with me!! I'll be sending lots of prayers and encouraging thoughts your way on Saturday morning!
Yay, Heather! I hope it goes well on Saturday. You'll have to come up and do the one here in October.
hooray heather! i can't believe you haven't told us about this - that is SOOO Exciting! i know exactly the feeling!! you are READY - now take it easy for the next few days so you are rested and strong for the race. you are going to ROCK it!! :) and as for summer running, you gotta run early in the morning or late at night....otherwise you'll die!! it is SO hot!
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