Miles Ran: 0.75
Miles Walked: 1.5
The marathon training has begun. Slowly. But last night on the treadmill, I decided that I will not be embarrassed at any time during this training process. It's just not worth it. The thing is, it's AWESOME that I am even trying, so I really have nothing to be embarrassed about. Running hurt last night, mostly the lungs. No more social smoking for me! I also need new shoes since my current Sauconys have holes in them... so maybe this weekend I'll find a running store. (Is there such a thing as just a running store??)
What kicked this idea off was a book that I randomly picked up at REI last weekend: The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais. I'm not sure why I even bought it, but after reading a few chapters I was sold. Dawn is really funny, and her sarcastic style suits me perfectly. So newly-inspired, I signed up for the Historic Half-Marathon on May 17 in Fredericksburg as a midway point, and then hopefully I can get into the Marine Corps Marathon on October 25 (our anniversary!).
I wonder: if you don't get an official ticket, can you just run with everyone anyway and just not be counted? The marathon course looks really cool, it's like a tour of all D.C. touristy spots. Not like I'll be able to enjoy the view anyway, as I'll be dying... :) The plan is to sign up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training, in which case I should be able to get a ticket. Not sure that I want to train with these random people—I'm pretty friendly but not always excited to hang out with a bunch of people I don't know—but at least I can raise money for a good cause while I prove that I can commit to something and not quit. (I guess I proved that with my marriage, but that's about it!)
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