Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Yes, I am probably crazy.


"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'"
- Peter Maher, Canadian marathon runner

I love this quote! This is my newest endeavor lately. To run a full marathon! After having Kambree I got into running and found that I really enjoyed it. It was at a time right before we were getting ready to do IVF again that I decided to do a half marathon. I loved it because unlike ivf it was something I could control. I could control how many miles I ran, how many races I completed, and the end result of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Since having Asher, I have still found joy in running but it has been a lot harder to get back to where I was before having a baby. There are runs that I feel like a failure and feel that I am crazy to be training to run 26.2 miles. And then there are days that I feel so much peace and strength.

I haven't officially signed up yet because the last half marathons that I did, I ran with Pneumonia and Bronchitis. I am worried I may jinx myself. So I will sign up a couple weeks before. But so far I am super excited and nervous at the same time.

I told myself and my friends and family that I would never do a full marathon. And here I am now eating my words. Any tips or advice you have would be great :) Also, if anyone feels up to doing it with me, I would love a race buddy.

1 comment:

Heather G. said...

Yes! Crazy! ;) So exciting. You are a born runner!