Call it old age, or call me a whip. I have been thinking out this year’s marathon more than I should. I have never been concerned with speed, my thoughts are as long as I complete the marathon I am good. And I have to admit last years marathon was hard but I did complete it, that was my only goal.
Just in case you’re laughing, I didn’t see you at the finish line! J
As a new marathon runner its hard to know what is good and what isn’t. Like every sport everyone has advice and there are always books, books and more books. I am trying to keep my sanity as I train and try not to overdo it. I have always been a health nut, of course the regular 5 or 6 miles run on the theadmill but I never did imaged I would become a marathon enthusiast.
I enjoy the run, the time alone to think thing out. The control I have over myself and the feeling of my accomplishments when I am done.
I was running 5 miles run yesterday and I was supposed to run 2.5 miles, and when I reached the mile marker I was suppose to turn around. I started my run by listening to a sermon on how we should be the best at everything... Geezzz am I obsessed with perfection. “no”. I just like to hear positive words as I run. For some reason I started to remember high school and all the things I had planned to do with life. Like I was reviewing my plan.
Then I jumped to the birth of my daughter Monica. I was remembering that I took some pictures of her at Humboldt Park surrounded by dandelions, which of course I now know are weeds! I love that picture. I know you are saying “get to the point”, well my point was I got so deep into the thoughts that I blocked out the run. I had passed the 2.5 miles marker and I noticed that my breathing was in tune. My legs didn’t feel heavy and I was running in sync. That is my point as an amateur runner, I don’t need to over think my run or focus on the need to be a 10 minute mile runner. That will come with time and experience. The reason for my runs has always been health, entertainment, and to reduce migraines from stress.
Stress, because when I run, I solve problems, I organize my day. I remember what I have forgotten to do. I clear my head and have a clear perspective of a lot.
What I like the most from my running now is that it has united my family. My kids have gain interest in running; we planned a few 5K’s together. I give them credit; I know they love me if they are running in cold weather with me during the Santa hustle last year. Its sweet to see them matching my soxs or running next to me. I guess health is not the only reason to run now.
I guess this is what I need to remember instead of worrying about the marathon.
I will admit I have become a bit selfish, I was searching for long distance runs last night and my husband as me why. Well I answered I have quite a few long distance runs, if I am going to run a 14,16,18,20 miles during my training, it would be nice to get a metal for them.
Thanks for hearing me out! Join me in a run J
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