tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243124026715858804.post3284861442277383387..comments2023-07-21T11:00:58.004-04:00Comments on More Than It Seems: Attempting to run a marathonAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06385996482689609536noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243124026715858804.post-3846560877519774302012-10-13T09:29:48.178-04:002012-10-13T09:29:48.178-04:00Something to think about...why do you run?
I ran ...Something to think about...why do you run?<br /><br />I ran my first and only 5k three years ago, with a buddy. It started out with an invitation by her to come and walk her property (80 acres) and do something healthy for ourselves. She knew having the accountability of someone showing up at her doorstep would get her moving. It worked both ways because I knew she was expecting me.<br /><br />I had been impressed by two girl cousins who had been running ;) and always wondered if I would like it if I could get passed the initial pain. So, I proposed to my buddy an idea. "Let's do the 'couch to 5k' program" and run a race.<br /><br />It took us twelve weeks instead of nine and during the training we both agreed it was horrible but felt so proud of ourselves for doing something that was good for us. We ran our race, her time was respectable, I had speed walkers beat me. But we did it. Neither one of us had any desire to do something bigger. We had determined that we just needed to keep moving. Thats why we ran.<br /><br />A back injury flared up for me and I had to quit running. I also quit meeting her for walks. This fall she invited me to start walking with her again, once again knowing that neither one of us would do it if we didn't have an accountability partner. And so we are back at it. Just walking this time, but for the same reason. We want to be healthy and know we are more successful when we have a buddy.<br /><br />My point is, it's okay if you need to be motivated by a group of friends to accomplish something that you want to do. I don't think of it as a weakness, but a strength, to recognize that I need encouragement and I can encourage in return. Relationships depend on it.<br /><br />So, wether you are running to achieve a personal goal that you need to do on your own, or to enjoy the fellowship of doing something healthy with friends, it's AWESOME that you're doing it. Be proud of what you have achieved, and once you have decided why you run, pick a new goal and work for it.<br /><br />BIG hugs! I'm still impressed...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405798079443891725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243124026715858804.post-33673342431345287232012-10-08T10:40:28.656-04:002012-10-08T10:40:28.656-04:00just so you know- you attempted something that see...just so you know- you attempted something that seems entirely insurmountable to me. You trained, and went face to face with a "beast" of a run. i understand what you mean by wanting to hide because you didn't succeed- but look at how many people have never even tried (me). You are in an elite club already. i think if you want to try it again you'll have people encouraging you. If you decide not to try a full marathon again, i don't think anybody would ever pass judgement on you. Good for you for being honest about your feelings! xolidija.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10395551841540802971noreply@blogger.com