So I have waited until now to announce my decision to run the Hobble Creek 1/2 Marathon. I wanted to make it through a few weeks of training to make sure I was going to do it before I started telling friends. Well, I am officially through 4 weeks of training and half way through my 5th week.
I am not sure what made think that running 13 miles was a good idea, but despite my skepticism I am actually really enjoying myself.
Myself. That is who I am running with.
"Myself" is not my typical Modus Operandi. I always have to do things with people in order to stay motivated, and of course PEOPLE are the biggest part of my FUN equation. Interestingly enough I am loving my quiet, alone time. I am the star of my own Nike commercial, just me and the road. It has been great. But my guess is at some point I am going to need a partner to get thru the longer runs. Hint, Hint Jules!
Things I hope to get from participating in this race:
Prove to myself that I am not old despite what my Birthdate says.
To be a healthier version of myself.
To see if I am interested in trying a full Marathon.
Prove to myself that I can do something for fun and not get mental about it! I tend to start worrying about how fast I can run :)
So if you guys see me running along side of the road and my tongue is hanging out and my face is the color of the sunset, just honk your support and keep your comments to yourself! :)
20 comments:
Hey - I haven't signed up yet, but I am seriously considering doing this race. I have never done a race, either. Scares me to death...Are there still openings? We may need to take up running instead of driving to get around :) xoxo
giggle, giggle...I LOVE the pictures you took of you and your shoes! You are too cute Mindy and I am so proud of you for trying something outside of your comfort zone. I'm a yellow too, I know how hard it can be to stay motivated on something big like this so bravo!
Mind-
Any mother with 3 kids under the age of five, who has the energy and mental focus needed to run a half marathon is definitely NOT old! I think the definition is more like "SUPERMOM". I know you very well, and you will do awesome. I also know you well enough to know that the whole "myself" thing is just a sham:) The second you see those shoes ahead of you, I think the "other" Mindy will arrive on scene. You know the one. The one who screams at Jon while playing volley ball: "What- are your feet glued to the floor!!" So your a little...um...competitive. There's nothing wrong with that:) That's part of the Mindy we all know and love. So how bout for the first half of the race it's all about you against yourself...but after that it's "MOVE IT,OR LOSE IT SISTER!"
LOve JEn.
You will do great! I ran one in April and said I would never do it again but here I am doing one in October!! I am nuts. After you do it you get the bug! Weird, huh?
It is a lot of physical hard work but I think the race is so mental too! YOu just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other!
Good luck I know you will do awesome!!
Amen Sisters, Mindy I am sooo psyched for you!!! I loved my 1/2 marathon!! It really doesn't matter who you train with, running is 20% physical and 80% mental. Just when you think you can't go any further, your body takes over and you JUST DO IT! Keep me posted.
love ya Terra
That is awesome. If you really want a partner let me know...I would do it with you. I've always wanted to run in a race, just never have. Cute shoes by the way.
I am really jealous you are doing this!! I wish! I am also proud of you! I could never do it my myself!!! Thanks for going on my "get this thing out of me" walk tonight!! I loved talking...inbetween some serious hyper-ventilation!!! Thanks girl I appreciate all you do!
I thought I saw you out running the other day! Good for you! I wish I could be as motivated to do something like that! I hate to say it, but I'm just too lazy! But there's always hope right?!! Anyways, you'll do awesome! I'm proud of you! P.S. Call me if you ever want to walk...I need to do some kind of exercise!
Hi Jon. It's Russ. Your family looks great. Hope things are good.
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Mind look at you go. Your an amazing women for doing this race. You will do great Mind. You will feel so good after you do it. Go Mind!!
Yah Mindy! I am so excited to do this together. Sorry I have not gotten to you for the last couple of weeks, but life it c ra zy. Yoy know what I mean. I love you sorry about running this. You are just to dang cute,.
Mind'....
I'm so proud of you!!! You are awesome for doing this! Thanks for your example!!!
Laura
ps-LOVE the shoes:)
Jen's right...... I'd have to hide from you during a race! I'd try and pass you all stealthy like or else you'd rocket past me just because you HAD to!
So when's Hobble Creek?? Bring it.
So cool that you are working toward this! I wish I was that motivated...I always say "someday," yeah right :) Way to go!!
LOL, I love you! I think its so cool you are running that marathon, you've inspired me!
Mind, I finally did the blog thing. Its kim-myers.blogspot.com
I just started. A little on the boring side. I will try to make it as cute as yours:) I love reading yours, I check yours daily.... Luv ya Kim
WOW!! look at you 17 comments!! Probably about time for another post!! HInt hint!
giggle... giggle!!
It's amazing what anyone can do if they put there mind to it. I am going to attempt to walk 60 miles in 3 days for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. I can already see myself with my tongue hanging and it is not until November. Good Luck!
Good for you! I am running that same one too! I'll be looking for you!
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