Week 3

I decided to start this blogspot because I am slowly coming to realize just how mental this whole running thing is. I am not a "runner". Actually, for years I have had to fight against my body's :non athletic: tendencies. Somehow, I feel like getting my thoughts down somewhere will help me on this journey (plus, it is only week 3 and already I think Matt is sick of hearing about my running!).

Today was the end of week 3's training. I ran 12 miles this week. Today I ran 4.5 miles in 44 minutes- this is the farthest I have run since beginning my training.

There are 19+ weeks until the half marathon in Washington Depot, CT. April 27th. 7:55am. I was able to find a beginner's training guide to a half marathon and it starts at 10 weeks before the race. So, for these 9 more weeks, I will build stamina and hold tight to the motivation I feel today. I would like to increase my weekly running to 15 miles a week in the next couple of weeks.

I don't really know why I decided to run this race. I think it is because in my whole life I don't feel as if I have ever REALLY challenged myself in a physical way. I have had many challenges in my life but I would love to achieve this physical accomplishment. I also feel great satisfaction after running and am now understanding the feel of addiction when it comes to running. I feel so good after a run and feel like I can release so much tension with a run. Most importantly, I want to be a role model to Lucas- I want him to learn by example how important health physical activity is. I hope that he will be at the finish line at the end of my race- he won't understand at age 3 but maybe he'll take away a little something that will lay the ground work for a healthy lifestyle. Maybe he'll learn something about motivation, determination and the satisfaction of achieving a personal goal.

I have no specific goal for this race except to cross the finish line! I know I have a LONG way to go and I know there will be many obstacles (including training through the winter and the busy schedules both Matt and I have) but I am really going to give it my all. I really want this!!!