Running

Running has been big a part of my life for last 15 years. It has been my outlet, and my reset button. So, I am thankful 1/2 Marathon Training has begun! I managed to run 4 times this week. Mari Becker and I have a 1/2 marathon date set, May 15, Olympia Wa, Capital City 1/2 marathon. I am out of shape but it feels good to be training again.

I officially began training this last Friday by doing a run at Lincoln Park. I was about 1/2 way through my run feeling pumped up about training for the 1/2 so I decided to sprint up a very steep hill. I had my ipod on and felt invincible. I proceeded to attack the hill only to make it up the first flight of stairs. I stopped, wheezed a lot and started laughing, "Who do I think I am?". I also reminded myself that I have run only twice a month for the last 2 years and am in no condition to sprint up a huge hill. I regained my breath and managed to walk up the rest of the hill. Laughing most of the way.

This week, I feel I have regained the drug I have missed these last two years. I also have a new motto, "I run because I can". I know it sounds corny but because all I have learned from Luca and others, I am deeply thankful for my body, muscles, joints, health. Two years ago I took so much for granted. I also realize it might not be something I can always do. So today I am going to run, because I can!