Your biggest challenge isn't someone else. It's the ache in your lungs, and the burning in your legs, and the voice inside you that yells can't. But you don't listen. You just push harder. And then you hear the voice whisper can. And you discover that the person you thought you were is NO match for the one you really are.

-Anonymos

08 January 2012

I'm Roped In. . .

And I don't know if I will survive.

My younger brother signed me up for a 1/2 Marathon. I don't know what I was thinking when I agreed to do it. Don't get me wrong, I want to, but I'm afraid that my timing might be a little off. I was running before we moved, but the move threw me off completely. Which means I haven't ran for 7 weeks. I am mentally prepared to start running again, but I'm not sure I'm ready to train for this large of a race.

I want to be able to run/jog the whole thing. I decided a long time ago that when I tackled a new distance, that I would not go for the best time, but to finish while running. I'm just not sure I'll be able to do it.

I have two kids and the rest of my life to schedule around. Not to mention, it's WINTER. The last time I exercised and really dedicated some time to running was when I had NO kids. Finding a groove that works might take me longer than the time that I have to train for this race.

I'm just nervous for this one.
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  1. Alicia BundersonJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Awesome. which half did you sign up for? it really is the BEST feeling when you run past that finish line. I will also be running a half (utah valley half), or maybe a couple. you can do it!

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  2. PhannieJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    I signed up for the Utah Valley Half too. anytime you need a running partner, call me.

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