Tuesday, February 26, 2013

So Then I Decided to Become a Runner...

There is only one reason I am writing this blog post. Not because I want to shout to the world that I've suddenly found this desire to go to the gym and start running, but because if I put it in words, and announce it to the world (it doesn't matter that only like 10 of you will read this), I will have to do it.

I've decided to run a half marathon.

I'll wait while you finish your giggling. No really, giggle away.

I've always hated running. HATED IT. We used to have to run for a full five minutes during cheering practice and I thought I was going to die. A few weeks ago though, I decided to join the gym. I had no intention of running at this gym, just simply using the elliptical and doing some weight training like I did before my wedding (and haven't done since). But one day the ellipticals were full so I thought I could probably suck it up and run a few laps around the track to warm up. It wasn't awful. I didn't want to die. I'll go so far as to say, I kind of liked it.

A few days later (with no further thoughts of running crossing my mind), I was stalking a friend of mine on Facebook (come on, you know you do it), and found her photos from the Disney Princess Half Marathon last year. It looked so fun and festive, and I realized that for some crazy reason, I wanted to be a part of it. Something weird happened in my weird little brain, and I decided to start training. I downloaded a version of Couch to 10K (actually it is 10K Free and it rules), and have started training. I'm on week two, so not far in, but for a girl who hated running, the fact that I have been fitted for running shoes, have purchased the appropriate running shorts, and have woken up many times in the past week excited to get to the gym and run, says a lot.

The Princess Half was on Friday and again the pictures were filling my newsfeed. I've got 361 days to be able to run 13.1 miles, and it just might take me that long to actually be able to do it. But now that I've announced it to the ten of you out there, my training is official. Feel free to send encouragement..and ice packs.

4 comments:

  1. Good for you Kristina! I feel the same way...I remember those cheering practices, and I wanted to die right there with you! I'm finding that I really enjoy running this time around! It still hurts, but it helps clear mind! Good luck with the training!

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  2. WOOHOO!!!! Kristina, this is seriously awesome. I'm excited for (and motivated by) you. Wishing you the very best (as few bouts with shin splints as possible), and letting you know that I've read it. ;) So keep at it!! XO

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  3. Good for you! I used to be the same way about running. In high school I would only when the PE teacher was looking and say I ran 4 laps when I only ran 3. I started out with Couch to 5K and it was great! Having done several 5ks and 10ks I'm considering a half for summer 2014!

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