i began running sometime in march. i can't say i know the exact day and most likely it didn't start off as running, exactly. more like pseduo-running/not-falling-off-the-treadmill.
six months later, i'm not much speedier, but i can at least call it running. losing 30 pounds helps. as does doing it at least 3 days a week. 4 is usually my goal, but sleep and/or beer sometimes get in the way.
i've started this blog to better track my running experience. i'd like to say i'd keep stats and what not, but really, i'm not a number person. i don't even wear a watch when i run (GASP! i KNOW!) and i run most of my miles on a treadmill (DOUBLE GASP!) the numbers that REALLY matter to me are calories burned and total miles.
i will also try to be conscientious about typos, but as you can tell i don't particularly care for capitalization. i do, however, have a fondness for commas. maybe i should also embrace the semi-colon, but she's just a little too fancy for me.
i can at least proudly start this blog with a run to report. 5 miles in 57 minutes. it was part easy run with some speedwork to get the in the mileage in the time i had before margarita-fest. plus i had some new disco tunes and my feet couldn't HELP but move faster.
also, for the sake of measuring progress, i will report my height and weight. (TRIPLE GASP!) i'm 5'3" and 138 pounds. i'm a size 6/8 in pants depending on the ass/thigh/waist ratio, size 4 in skirts, and a size small in tops.
i'm hoping to lose another 10-15 and know it will only come from lifting weights. barf. but once i get into it, i'll like it again. hopefully. i have a 10 year high school reunion looming, so i better learn to like it again.
in terms of actual running goals, i'd really like to improve my 5k and 10k times. start running some hills, (with the added benefit gaining a booty lift) and i'd like to run another half. an actual full-fledged 26.2 will have to wait once i get other personal business taken care of. plus i haven't even been running a year yet. but just you wait. a marathon is in the cards.
but really, i'm not a runner for the competition or bragging rights. i run because i can. i run because it's hard. and i'm addicted to the endorphins! :)
2 comments:
Another runner who isn't into numbers -- hooray! I do wear a watch, but mainly to know when I need to be back home. I tend to get lost in thought and forget. Type B Runners Unite!
And thanks for stopping by. You're right. It's hard after 14 years of marathons to say it's the end, but I've always wanted to improve at shorter distances. Now's my chance.
well, i wish i'd found you SOONER! i'm (shhhh) 5'2, 136, hoping to lose 10-15 pounds as well, so i look forward to following you on your voyage!
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