Here’s the deal…I am not a runner. At least I do not consider myself a runner…yet. I don’t miss running if I haven’t gone in a couple of days (er…weeks). I don’t look at my running shoes with great longing on a cool crisp fall day and wish I were out on the open road. No…I have not fallen in love with running yet.
So…the obvious question…why run? I like the results …I like that my clothes fit they way I want despite my serious ice cream addiction. I like the escape factor – you put on your sneakers, headset and go. It clears my head like few other things can. And, for a serious Type A, mother of two boys, like me the value of that cannot be underestimated. I also like both the physical and mental challenges of running – I watch marathoners and am in awe of how they will themselves to keep going, how they find another gear when others would just flat out give up.
And so I am making another attempt to become a “runner.” Yes I have started and stopped running a couple of times before. This last stop came as a result of injury, no access to a treadmill in the dead of winter and the general demands of life, in that order. I have promised myself that if I can get over the initial hurdle (read pain and frustration) of getting started I will not stop this time. I’d like to eventually work up to running a half marathon…but first things, first. First I figure I need to get around my block (1 mile) without feeling the need to dial 911. Then I will work up to a 5K…then a 10K…but I’m getting a head of myself. Right now I need to wrestle one of my sneakers away from my dog and get going.
Very good. It’s a start.I wish I had your energy. I’ll look for more information for Ethan. Keep running. Mary
I’m right there with ya, Michelle. I think the hardest part is actually putting on your shoes (or getting them away from the dog!) and closing the door behind you. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep an eye on your goal!
Awesome job so far! I can’t wait to read more!
Kathy
Hi Michelle – great attitude to start your new running blog! I’m usually a gym person doing the occasional run but the last few months I’m swapping that to more running. It is starting to feel really good 🙂 I’ve slowed my pace a bit (not that I’m speedy anyway) to just buildup the endurance and it’s helping heaps with not hurting the next day too. Good luck with it, Stephanie
I am a senior citizen who vowed on all that is holy to spare my old body of further torture trying to be a “runner”. I tried in my forties to run around Jamaica Pond in Boston. I thought I was making good progress when a very, very senior person passed me twice on my first circle of the pond. I sheepishly headed for my car with the vow to never, ever endure such a fate again. Your story has caused me to rethink my vow.
I have taken a very bold step to retrieve my running shoes from the back of the closet [I had to scrape off the dust and mold]. I have thought about possible places to take a brief attempt at running; a back street that is deserted. I need encouragement and prayer.
More later from an old retired running foebic, Bah hum bug.
Hi Michelle-Great start! Knowing you as I do I know you will be running across that finish line and making your goal and I will be there cheering along the way!
Runner’s mom!
looks like you have a good start, keep it up!
Thanks! I’m trying!!
And thanks for stopping by to check out my blog – I just recently found yours and enjoy reading it!