Well this blog has certainly helped me learn about myself and also how great it can be to have an online community (thanks! :) ) and so I am hoping it can also help me be accountable for a big personal project.
Thats right, I am officially committing to the 2009 Women's HALF (note the big HALF) Marathon in October. So far my longest run is 6.5 miles, but I hope I can work my way up in my training. The past weeks I have been trying to go from 3 to 4 runs or at least 3 runs and another workout. The Marathon is here in SF, so I just today bought my ticket to return for the race from Boston which means no matter what I am coming back for the run! I am doing the race with 2 of my best friends--one training here in SF, one in Cincinnati, so we are trying to help either stay motivated.
I may post from time to time on here about how its going, just to keep myself honest. I would love any tips from other runners! This is a huge undertaking for me and I ony hope I can finish the race. Until now I have been sort of hedging on whether or not I am realllly going to do the race. Today I am saying--I'm gonna do it!
Hope its OK to have a few running posts. Thanks for being so positive here, everyone!
GOOD FOR YOU!! I am so impressed by people who can commit to serious running routines. I will be cheering for you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great goal! I'll be cheering you on, too.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I ran the chicago half last fall, it was great. 2 pieces of advice: if you have an ipod, get the nike kit for it, its amazing, it tracks your runs and helps you stay motivated. And the other is, buy a couple pairs of those crazy expensive moisture wicking socks- they are great and will help prevent blisters. good luck, I'm sure you'll do great!
ReplyDeleteWOW- good for you! I will be cheering for as well! You rock! ;)
ReplyDeleteYay!! You can be my virtual running buddy...I'm running a 1/2 in September!! I would recommend trying to find a running club in your area...also google half marathon beginner training and you will be able to find some recommended training schedules.
ReplyDeleteI have a totally unrelated question - I noticed that back in February you were contacted by Erik Regan from Martin & Osa about a free pair of jeans. I was wondering if that was a valid offer or ploy? I just got a similar comment from him on my blog yesterday and I wanted to know what happened with him on your end. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Congratulations! So far I have only run 5Ks, but would love to work up to a half marathon. How cool that your friends are doing it too, it will be a great experience for sure!
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