So, good thing no one reads this, as it's been MANY months since I've posted anything. Life has been messy and complicated and just insane. Recently some of my responsibilities and time commitments have ended, so I am focusing back on training. (AKA my long distance relationship ended.)
So, I decided to take control of my fitness and health, and I joined a 5k program. I love the name, it's called the "Hibernation to 5k" program, and at the end of the program in March we actually have a 5k to race! So, full disclosure, I don't like running. Yea yea, I did a triathlon last year and there is running in there. Mainly I shuffled along painfully until I could get to the finish line, get my medal and get to the food! So I decided, it's time I take a step back and learn how to *enjoy* running. It doesn't matter how fast I am, or what pace I keep. All that matters is that I relax and enjoy moving my body, feeling the wind on my face and the sun shining down. Or, at least just enjoy the process since it's winter and there is really cold wind and very little sun. And the scary thing is, I *AM* enjoying it. More than I expected. Oh sure, I'm still slow and can't run a full mile yet. And sometimes I find myself hating it and wishing I could stop. But overall, I am enjoying it.
This program lasts another month, and then I've signed up for the follow on program that is to a 10k or 10m. I'm actually thinking of doing the 10 mile program, and try running the Baltimore 10 miler at the end. I've never run that far before (farthest race is an 8k I did like 8 years ago) so it makes me nervous to contemplate. I figure I might as well try! Especially as I might aim for a half marathon with a friend in August. Ahhh crazy!
So that's where I'm at, and that's my plan. Yee-haw, let's get this show on the road.
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