Wow, I really did. I just treated myself to an overdue pedicure and found myself saying to the technician, Yes I like my toenails really short because I'm a runner and if I don't keep them short they rub the sides of my toes. It's a bit trippy to think that I now have the confidence to say to a complete stranger, I'm a runner.
This last week was tough, I only got two days of my four training days completed. And one of those days, Monday running with Sheri I had to cut short due to bathroom "issues." Seriously running has become a natural laxative for me and while that's good?!? it's not because it cuts into my running, my times and just generally frustrating. Poor Sheri! Thanks for still wanting to run with me every week! I honestly don't know if I would be as diligent on my weekday runs if it wasn't for knowing she was waiting on me. We've actually made a pact to run a full marathon together next year. We're both going to turn 40, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate.
I definitely felt the impact of not getting all my runs in. Yesterday was an 8 mile run and the first mile or so was really tough. I was breathing extremely hard and I just felt tired. I made my weekend deposit at the Biltmore (thank goodness they never question why I use their bathroom every Saturday - LOL) and felt pretty darn good for the rest of my run. Last Saturday I had moved up to a 4 minute run with a 1 minute walk break and I continued this week with a 4:1 again, however both last Saturday and this Saturday I actually ran for 8 minutes with 1 minute walk breaks. I am finally seeing improvement!!! I'm still not going to break any speed records but I'm okay with that. I'd like to at least finish averaging 15 minutes per mile. My fastest so far has been running during the week where we average about 13 + per mile but to my amazement I hit 13:54 mins/mile on a long run! Before this my long runs were at 16 min/mile. I already feel like I've accomplished so much and I haven't even crossed the finish line yet! 42 days until I can say that I've completed a 1/2 marathon.
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You go Sonhui! I know it's been a tough journey so far but I'm proud of you for being able to stick it out so long and so well! You're going to make it! And then think of how great it will feel to have accomplished all of that. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah SonHui! You ARE a runner. I am so proud of you.
ReplyDelete"A lot of people run to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts."
-Steve Roland Prefontaine - American long distance runner
You have always made me proud of your fortitude and determination. From the day we became part of each other’s lives, I have seen you persevere and never back away from any challenge or goal you have set. If you could set and meet the goal to “leap” into 30, then you can overcome any resistance to running a few miles. So is the goal to “run” into 40 next? Knowing you, even if you have to crawl, you will make across that finish line!
ReplyDeleteLove you
Dad.