Wednesday, August 4, 2010

I can't believe I'm saying this out loud

This past March, I sat on my living room sofa and watched the news coverage of the ING marathon in Atlanta. I knew people who were participating and I wanted more than anything to be out there with them on that gorgeous day. It seems to be the only running event in Atlanta that takes place at a reasonable time of year - when it's not blistering hot. Also, the route is through the neighborhoods on my side of town.

Since then I've thought about doing the half but it was just a thought. Something I wasn't sure I could do or wanted to commit to. I've done the 3-day three times but this is different. Especially with the hills. In fact, when I think about it I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach like I get at the end of day one on the 3-Day. The "what the hell have I gotten myself into" and the "I don't think I can do this" feeling.

My friend Crys also shares my desire to become a runner and I'm hoping that the 2 of us can accomplish this enormous goal together. There's plenty of time to train but I had to put it out there as a real goal. Now. So I take it seriously.

Dear lord what have I done.
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9 comments:

  1. LauraLynneAugust 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    so excited for you - you CAN do this!!

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  2. DeedahAugust 4, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I'm right there with you! Mine's in February and I'm already nervous. But you'll come to find out that you can accomplish more than you think you can!

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  3. ShelleyAugust 4, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Awesome - I love it!!! And I know that fear/excitement...but you can do it. Now you need to grab my "evolution of running" badge for your blog...an incredibly talented designer made it for me. :)

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  4. CrysAugust 4, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Woohoo! Let's do it! I'm moving at the end of the month and I'm actually coming closer to your side of town which is a training plus! I'm game for the Farmers Mrkt on Friday too. Just send me an email - cryslosingit@gmail.com and I'll send my number.

    I'm soooo excited! :-)

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  5. michelleAugust 4, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    I wish you and Crys the best at your running efforts. I know you can do it!

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  6. Cole Walter MellonAugust 4, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Yeah for the first step of many. Rock on!

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  7. :Deliciously HealthyAugust 4, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    You can do it!! :D

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  8. carlaAugust 5, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    WOOO to the HOOOOO!!!

    I just started training this week and am using Hal Higdons novice half marathon program.




    MizFit

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  9. everybodysfavgrlAugust 5, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Good luck ladies!!

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