This year
has definitely been a year of “firsts.” Last summer, I decided to start
running. I’m not a runner, never have been but for some reason I decided to
“just do it.” Since my first 5K last October, I have competed (I use this word
loosely) in 17 races including the 5-mile Turkey Trot, Warrior Dash, Mud Ninja, Color Me Rad 5k and a 38-mile bike ride in a tutu.
Everything is better in a tutu!
This Sunday, October 14, I will complete the Dayton River Corridor half marathon.
Since I’ve been running I wanted to cross the half off my bucket list and join
the 13.1 mile club – at least once.
But let’s be honest, the REAL reason I’m participating in the half is because I made a deal with a running buddy. She joined me in Mud Ninja and cursed me weeks later for a sore shoulder and bruised tailbone. I have to admit – Mud Ninja was not easy and I was certainly proud to cross that one off my list. Since she did Mud Ninja with me, I agreed to run the half with her.
But let’s be honest, the REAL reason I’m participating in the half is because I made a deal with a running buddy. She joined me in Mud Ninja and cursed me weeks later for a sore shoulder and bruised tailbone. I have to admit – Mud Ninja was not easy and I was certainly proud to cross that one off my list. Since she did Mud Ninja with me, I agreed to run the half with her.
I found this
image on Pinterest today and it spoke to me. I can't say I'm "scared"
about the half marathon on Sunday, but I'm definitely nervous. I'm
determined to finish - running, walking or crawling.
Stay tuned…
#yearoffirsts
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