Naive? Yes....naive. I thought my overweight, non-exercising self could just jump from the couch to being a runner. Through a terrible ankle and knee injury, I was humbled and reminded that I just may need to take things slower, with more realistic expectations.
After hurting myself while jogging in August of last year, I decided to give myself LOTS of time to heal before I started again. I was planning to start training for a marathon again in January, but honestly, fear set in. I was afraid of re-injuring myself! So, I did nothing. Inspiring, huh? :)
I decided to give myself some grace and give myself until today to finish attending my pity party. Why today? Today was the L.A. Marathon...the day I hoped to be completing a marathon.
So this is it. I am starting again. I turn 40 in a few months and WILL complete a marathon when am in my new decade. I really don't care if end up walking most of the marathon one year from now. I know I need to be realistic. I think it would be great if I can run at least half of it, but will see how my body decides to cooperate with me. I just know one way or another, God-willing, I will complete the LA Marathon one year from today. Running.Walking. Crawling. Whatever.
During my 40th year on this planet, I plan to do 40 things I have never done before. I am seeing "completing a marathon" as a very fun highlight to add to the year!
So, here I am dusting off my shoes....and this time I am going to take things slowly....very, very slowly. Slow and steady will win the race...or at least finish the race.
