...10 weeks away. I'm already thinking about it.
This year I will be 35. I'm no spring chicken.
A couple of weeks ago I began to search for some running races for the fall. I'm not interested in running in anything unless it's less than 70 degrees outside.
I was excited to see that there is a race on my birthday. There's only one problem: it's a 10-miler.
Here's the thing: I am not a runner, more of a jogger really. I have never run 10 miles all at once. Once I ran about eight. But that was years ago. When I was youthful. And stupid.
I usually average 4.5 miles/three days a week on my runs, but the last time I ran more than that was when EW (my sweet Carolina Running Partner) and I did a 10k almost two years ago.
So, I am contemplating the race. I envision the race starting at 7:30 and my crossing the finish line around 9ish and then having a big breakfast birthday party in a park somewhere near the finish line. BYOD: Bring Your Own Donuts. I'll provide the juice. Orange, that is.
Insecurity is what makes me waiver. So, I am trying to make a decision, but I've got to make it soon because i need to train a bit more specifically, and more importantly, if I register early it's cheaper.
That way, if halfway through they have to carry me in a stretcher to the finish line, I have saved 5 bucks.
I'll let you know when I have made my decision.
Happy Friday!
La Vida Dulce
Friday, August 10, 2007
My Birthday Is...
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Girl, I am the least athletic person ever and I ran a marathon (at age 35!). You have 10 weeks to train; you can do it. Did you ever read any Jeff Galloway?
No one says you have to WIN the race. You don't have to do it fast.
Yah, I don't blame you for being cautious. When you get old you have to be careful with the body. Mid 30's can be a pretty tricky time on the knees. I am not so sure you could hack the training for the next 10 weeks. Might be too much for you psychologically to pass the old 8 mile marker and get all the way to 10, especially on your birthday.
Feeling any competitive juices flowing yet?!
35 is a biggie. Good luck with your decision!
meh!,
That's rough! ;)
Wanna come here and do it with me?
You could convince Big D that you have to come for support!
Talk about someone needing a stretcher!!! I am WAY older, had 2 more kids then you, and the farthest I have run is just over 3 miles. Pathetic!! But thanks for the offer, smarty pants! If life wasn't "up in the air" I would come and cheer you on from the sidelines!!
Kellie Ill do it if you do it. Yes that is a challenge!
Your little brother,
Filbert
Now that's a challenge I can't resist!
Better start training!
Your older, but faster, sister,
Kellie
So is that it, then? Are you gonna do it? I'll cheer you on, but only from the sidelines...unless I can run 10 miles virtually...
Only way I would even think about running was if there was Chocolate cake at the finish line:)
Bec
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