Thursday, February 10, 2011

Progress

It's a little blurry but you get the idea. A couple of people have asked how my half marathon training is going and I just thought I would give a little update.

IT'S HARD!! 

I knew it would be, but I have always wanted to do this and I think I kind of knew what I was in for.  I had run a 10k about 15 years and 20 pounds lighter ago.  So now add in a lot of extra years and more weight and I'm feeling it. But I'm so determined to do this thing.


This photo was taken at the gym today 2/9/11.  A friend of mine who lets me bug her about my progress texted me today right before I did my run and said a simple line of encouragement.  "Yay....5 miles here you come" I thought she was completely nuts, because up to this point I haven't been able to get past 3 miles, and I've been at this since the end of December.  Well, as I was running I just kept pushing and trying to stay focused listening to my tunes.  I thought to myself "I just need to prove I can do this" Well, I broke through that brick wall I felt like I was pushing against.  It's interesting to me how a somewhat short, simple word of encouragement can really work on my mental state.  Thank you dear sweet friend of mine for the boost!  I hope I can do this again soon.
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9 comments:

  1. CourtneyFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Yay! You are doing great!

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  2. Annette LyonFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Go, you! Wow!

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  3. yvonneFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    I know how hard it is to do this, but YOU CAN DO IT.

    My biggest concern is doing my race in Utah where the altitude is a tad different than mine. I sit at 781 feet--and where the race is being held is a mere 4400. I'm sure it will feel different.

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  4. JillianFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    That's honestly something I don't think I've ever done... you're amazing!

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  5. HeatherlynFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Congratulations on breaking your wall!! Wahoo! And hooray for words of encouragement!!!

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  6. Doran & JodyFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Woot! You can do it. Just remember most of us think that first couple of miles are the hardest. Once you get past those the rest are funner....sort of.

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  7. Lara NevesFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Woo HOO! I'm impressed, and inspired.

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  8. Loralee and the gang...February 15, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I know how that feels, both the breakthrough and the encouraging words. Awesome. Good for you!

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  9. Jenny LynnFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    you rock... I need to fallow your example.

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