Well, yesterday I set the totally out of character and crazy goal of being able to run the Indianapolis Mini Marathon in May of 2011. I am tired of being out of shape. I am tired of being sick and feeling bad. So here is my answer. I am going to get in shape. But I know myself... I know that without a goal and some real accountability I will never stick to it. So, while going for a walk with my husband, I told him what I was thinking. That wonderful man volunteered himself to help me and even run it with me. It should be said that he is in MUCH better shape than me and will be a great motivator... as if my "skinny" jeans aren't motivation enough. Oh, and there is the fact that I called my dad and told him my plan. My dad is that guy who runs miles and miles every week and then cycles 70 miles on a Saturday. He loves this stuff. Needless to say he was pretty excited that I had made this (crazy) decision.
So anyways, today was day one of running. Whew, let me tell you... it was rough. I went out and bought some great new shoes last night. Saucony's. My dad swears by them. So I laced up my new kicks and Rob and I hit the trail...
The hills around our house are rough enough when we walk. Running them is a whole other story. My legs were a new kind of Jello as we walked back to our door. And, to be completely honest, we didn't even run the whole time. My always encouraging husband reminded me when we got home that today is Day 1 of about 400. Rome wasn't built in a day and Sam doesn't get into shape and fit into skinny jeans in a day either. Thank you God for such wonderful reminders from him.
Here goes nothing. 400ish days to running 13.1 miles!!! Encouragement and accountability are welcomed!
Go Sam!!! I know at Ripon, they had a class that trained to do a half marathon. Tim was in that lovely class... you could ask him for tips. (Although, he didn't actually run the day they did the official half marathon due to an injured foot.... but he was able to get up to almost 10 miles during training!)
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