Running was NEVER something I thought I could do. When we had to run a mile for a grade in my high school gym class, I was petrified and tried to come up with a really good reason so that I wouldn't have to do it {sprained ankle...broken leg...} Basically, if you ever did actually see me running, there was probably a good reason {perhaps a big bear was chasing me or something} and you probably should have been running, too. But now I run and no one is even chasing me!
In August 2009 I met Josh. He was training for a half marathon. When I met Josh I couldn't even run a whole mile without stopping. Then I went to his race... it was the first time I had ever been to anything like it, and I was inspired. I saw all kinds of people cross that finish line and I thought, "I want to do that, too!"
A month later I ran my first 5k. In April 2010 I ran my first half marathon!!!!!!
Running is the most challenging, and yet most rewarding thing I have ever done. It has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to and that even though it might not always be easy, it's always worth it. It's taught me to push myself beyond where I ever thought I could go and to believe in myself. And so far, I haven't regretted it... even though it makes my already ugly feet even uglier. :)
Races I have done:
• 08.21.10 Fiesta Fun Run
• 07.31.10 Grand Slam 4 Miler
• 06.12.10 Barnyard Dash 10k
• 05.29.10 Run for the "L" of It 5k
• 04.24.10 Derby Festival Mini Marathon
• 04.03.10 Papa John's 10 Miler
• 03.20.10 Rodes City Run 10k
• 03.06.10 Anthem 5k
• 02.13.10 Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler
• 01.16.10 Frostbite 5K
• 12.12.09 Reindeer Romp 4K
• 11.26.09 Fast Freddie's 5 Miler
• 10.03.09 Down Syndrome 5K - my first race ever!
Other races Josh has done:
• 10.10-11.09 Bourbon Chase 200 Mile Relay
• 09.26.09 Akron Half Marathon
• 09.20.09 Philadelphia Half Marathon
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So, you want to become a runner, huh?
Since I've started running, I've gotten lots of questions about how to get into running, how to go from not running at all to running a half marathon, what to wear, etc. So I have put together this little series to answer those questions! I'm not an expert, but this is what's worked for me.
4. Advanced Running (A 10K & Beyond!)
5. The Inevitable: Injuries & What to do About Them
My favorite resources for runners:
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