A break from the norm. That's what I needed something fierce. Weeks of doctor appointments, grieving and trying to find a way to normal resulted in me wondering if I was even prepared to run my second half-marathon. The first one was good but rough. Could I do it again with less training? Could I relax and feel like myself again? Absolutely! … [Read more...]
Sunday morning dawned early with a soft knock at my front door. It was six a.m. and my good friend was there to go on my longest and last training run for the Hershey Half-Marathon. Ten miles stretched out before us in all manner of hills, paths, gravel roads and winding streets. The air had a slight chill to it, the stars still visible and our way was illuminated by only a street lamp or passing car. … [Read more...]
Twice last week I stepped out of my comfort zone when it came to running. Since most of my days are highly structured due to the schedules of the four other people living in my house, my runs and other workouts have to happen at specific times and days. Ballet class at 10 in the morning? No gym running. School is only half a morning? Going to miss ME. That's this week and it rankles me. Last week I made it the exception and had two of the better runs I've had in a very long time. Not only did I need to complete those miles for training, I needed them mentally to get my head back in the training game. By stepping out of my comfy, albeit rigid area of schedules for training with this half-marathon, if I don't do it this way the training simply will not happen. Race day will come … [Read more...]
As I stood looking at a Blogher booth display of lace thong style wick-away underpants this weekend I said aloud, "Wow. These would be great for my half-marathon training!" Another blogger next to me exclaimed, "Oh! I'm training for my first half! Which one are you doing?" It's done. It's settled. I'm doing the Hershey Half Marathon on Oct. 21, 2012. I said it before when I finished my first half-marathon in May that I would do another one. Then my knee got the best of me, I didn't run for months and I sort of hoped that no one would remember that I ever said those words. Except that I remembered and I do love a challenge. Plus, it is Hershey! It is the "Sweetest Place on Earth!" There are chocolate aid stations! You know, to keep us all motivated and energized and such. … [Read more...]