So, after much thought and delibration, I have dedicated myself to getting back in shape. And I'm going big. I've have always wanted to run a 1/2 marathon, but to put it bluntly- have been too lazy to work towards it! But the fire has been lit behind me and I'm ready to make the commitment. One of the exercise physiologists I work with (Andrea is her name)- runs marathons quite frequently and has been begging me to let her train me when I was ready to make the commitment. So, 2 weeks ago, I came to her on my hands and knees, with my brain yelling at my body saying "DON'T DO IT" -and told her I was ready to submit to the training! The plan? Start training for the Middle Tennessee Half Marathon (which is in October of this year). How? Well, we've signed up for a 5K (The Doughboy Challenge) for June 12th. Then, we'll see if we can find a 10K locally, and then we'll be set for the Half. Of course, there will be multiple training in between. I'm freaking out nervous. But, super excited. Andrea and I have only begun our training. But yesterday I ran a whole mile straight! No stopping and it was only my second training session! My knees hurt, my hip flexors hurt, and my lungs thought they were going to jump out of my chest, BUT I love it. Who knows...maybe a new running hobby in my future? Haha... doubt that. :)
Prayers that I don't die, PLEASE!
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that's so great jen!!! what an accomplishment already. i have always had it in the back of my mind to run a half marathon someday.. i donno what's stopping me. keep it up!! you are inspiring others to do the same.
Good Luck! I am sure you will do great! I have a personal goal to do this one day. In my head I so want to enjoy running, but in my heart I don't. Maybe one day I will get motivated. Let me know how it goes!
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