So, a few months ago, my loving husband thought it would be a great idea to register BOTH of us for the PEACHTREE ROAD RACE (10K) lottery! Well, guess what? We BOTH got in! Yes, as it stands now, I am scheduled to run a 10K on the 4th of July in Atlanta, GA. My current thoughts on that are "NO WAY!" But a few weeks ago, I was pumped and ready to start training. I have run a couple of 5K's but 6.2 miles...that's a new story! I don't think of myself as a runner. I do NOT enjoy sweating and unfortunately, if you run for any amount of time, you sweat! I'm running out of time to train for this event. (no pun intended)
I started training and I don't know what happened,other than life. It got hot outside, I got bored, I have a 4 year old....the list goes on. However, if I don't get my butt in gear, I'm going to look like a fool come July! Please understand, I do not intend on breaking any records or anything, I'll just be glad to finish. But out of 55,000 runners, I'd rather not come in last place. Right now, it would be a good idea just to get out there and start moving again...I'll be sure to let you know when that happens. Better sooner than later.
I ran for a good while about a year ago. It was nice. I enjoyed it. I had a decent trainer and I started in a season of cool days and I was able to run right after work. BEFORE I went home and got comfortable and lazy. I felt great! I had more energy, I was happier, more tolerant....why can't just the memory of those feelings be enough to get me going again? I have all the great gear, gadgets, and running stuff you could imagine. Travis runs! He enjoys it! He runs a 5K almost 3 times a week like it's nothing. He even does it on a treadmill most of the time! That's just crazy! The treadmill seems SOOOO boring. But outside around here is just not practical. We can't just walk out our door and start running. We live on a major hwy and the hills (I'd say mountains) are a bit strenuous. I guess if I had a REALLY good TV show to watch, the treadmill would be a possibility. Hmmmmm... Of course, 6.2 miles on a high school track doesn't sound that much better.
I'll try to keep you posted on my progress and I welcome any advice and encouragement :) After all, isn't that what this blog is for?
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