This past Saturday my dad and I ran the Salt Lake City Half Marathon. It was a blast! My dad did so awesome! He shaved 2 minutes off his half marathon time from last September finishing in 2:04. AWESOME!! I was actually (for once) pleased with my run as well. I felt fantastic! People might think I am nuts but I thoroughly enjoyed myself the whole time! The weather was perfect and the route didn't let you get bored. It had a lot of turns, ups and downs, and of course...the killer hill up State Street! I finished in 1:46.11with some gas left in the tank!
I always said a half marathon was long enough for me. A full marathon is for CRAZY people!! Well, I must be turning into an insane person because I think I may have to eat my words. I finished Salt Lake feeling like there is more I can do...like 13.1 isn't enough anymore (like I said CRAZY people!)I think I have a marathon itch. I think I might want to give it a try. Maybe just ONE? Just to say I did it...to prove to myself I can?
In my mind there is always someone better, faster, stronger, thinner, so I doubt myself a lot. I constantly push harder, try to do more, to be stronger. So, here we are...my mind is telling me "You cannot run 26.2 miles...what are you thinking? What about your knees, you're going to be too tired...blah blah blah" My heart is telling me, "No problem! Do it!" It's kind of exciting to think I could push myself to do it. I think I just might...
When I was 16 someone important to me gave me this quote; "Work without a goal is drudgery, a goal without work is daydreaming". So, I guess I'll quit "daydreaming" about it and actually work towards it. Hey, if the Biggest Loser people can run a marathon so can I right? I have Lori's voice in my head (she's an AWESOME instructor at the gym who routinely kicks my butt) saying, "You are stronger than you think." So, I guess I'll give it a try (note apprehension). I don't know when yet but I think I will definately do it. 'Gulp' I don't think I know what I am getting myself into....
