Diary of a Wanna Be Marathoner: TWO WEEKS

Sunday, March 23, 2014

TWO WEEKS

I just finished my second week of training using the C25K (Couch to 5K) program. I have run six times for a total of 3 hours. THAT is more than I have run since I played soccer way back in the prehistoric days.....20 years ago. I look forward to a time when I don't feel like I am going to die while running, although I have to admit the C25K program is very doable. I am thankful for a day off between each run, and for the walking portion of the run/walk repetitions during each training. I am also incredibly thankful for my dog....my running partner....who I enjoy watching run....and who tows me when I am tired.

Me and my 55 lb. lap-dog

I am looking into some 5Ks to run in May-June and 1/2 marathons to run in the Fall. It is so strange that these things were not even on my radar a few weeks ago!

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Why?

I have a "Bucket List"....not a written out version, but a version that lives in my head that I edit and revise freely. Well, on that list is...."Run A Marathon Before I Turn 40". The L.A. Marathon (2014) reminded me that I am turning 39 this year! I HAVE to run a marathon next year, before July! AAAAHH! Yes....when I made that realization, my first response was PANIC! I have not exercised in a bazillion years, am 80 pounds overweight, am a busy mom to four young children, a wife, I homeschool my kids.....how long can I make this list of.....excuses? How in the heck am I going to complete a marathon next year? Well, I started this blog to track my journey. I CAN do this. I WILL do this. I will be the "couch potato" gone "marathoner". I WILL cross the finish line.