And so my body is recovering. I didn't get in any exercise last week because I was lucky to laugh without hacking up a lung, yet alone RUN. My body felt it and last night my legs were screaming for a good workout. This morning I gave it to them.
What is it about running that feels so good? There's something about pushing myself to the limit and then, right when I think I can't go anymore, pushing myself a little more. I just got done with a rewarding 6 mile run and am stretching as I type. Stretching, texting, typing and playing on the floor with Gracie. What can I say - I'm all woman. ;)
And so I find myself pondering just how far I would be willing to "push" myself. Dare I do a marathon? Of course I "dare"... and I have no problem with the endurance, but I hesitate because, simply put, I'm slow. Slow and I know it. I have my sister to compare to. Angie is a born runner. She has great endurance and keeps a 7+mile pace for an entire marathon. Me? Not so much. So maybe I won't be winning any medals. Maybe I won't be breaking any records or even providing a competition for the girl running next to me. But that's ok. I think it's time to do it. I'm in a new place in life. A place where I get to grow, stretch, and push myself beyond every limit I've ever known. It only makes sense to carry that into my physical life.
I'm committing. I will be doing a marathon in 2010. Anyone else up for the challange? When and where I don't yet know, but don't you worry... in a month you'll get a big beautiful list of goals more specific than you anything you ever cared to know about. THE NEW YEAR IS AHEAD AND I'VE ALREADY STARTED MY GOALS!!!
Now I'm off to fill up my water bottle, eat a little oatmeal and enjoy breathing clearly through my nose.
Isn't health is a beautiful thing!
14 comments:
yay! Way to go girl! a MARATHON??!! That is awesome! I've always wanted to...but when I did the half my body was SCREAMING at me! I'm excited for ya though! Let me know where you do it, maybe I"ll run the half!
good goal I have often wished I had the stamina of a runner but I have never been able to get into it!
Im in! RaKae will be too, her body was screaming because we crash- coursed our training for the half. if she has several months to prepare she will be fine. awesome new blog ps
you are amazing Natalie! i have never been able to be a runner...having to run the mile in HS was bad enough for me!
Natalie I love this new look, it is a new you and is perfect. You know we would be in, I think we are going to run the SLC marathon in April. Let me know if you are interested in one that quick. It also has a half. I still want to get together with you, we WILL make it work :o)
Hmmm....I was thinking about doing one myself. Don't think I have the time though this year! Way to go.
WOW! I'm a slow one... What is going on?
Good Luck with the running!!
Cute new blog! Good luck with the training. The Top of Utah (in Logan) is a fun one. Lots of down hill, though so you really have to practice that.
Good for you! I've made it my goal to run a marathon in the past and have never been able to complete the training because of injuries and joint pain. I've considered doing it again this next year though. Hmmm?
Hey SIs! Glad to see that you are off to a new start!! It so many senses of the word! Hope you are doing great! Can't wait to see you and Gracie! Love you!
WAHOO! Dev and RaKae are in. Bre & Bry are in. Doni would be in - but she's not invited (sorry Doni, I have to consider my self-esteem in all this. You would make me look like a 5 year old). Lia's considering it (Maybe a half with me? Interested in Canyonlands on March 20th? $65 a person...).
Any other takers?
You know I'm in! You'll love it, they are so much fun! I think that is a great goal, you'll do great! Along with Bre, time to make this happen. Lunch.... asap!
Serious props for going right at the full marathon! I had to show myself that I could do a half marathon first, but that's just my cautious nature coming through. You'll do great!
I tried posting here earlier but it wouldnt submit my "request"...so funny you were on my blog today! Anyway, you are SUCH a go getter! I don't think I will be at the marathon level next year (or perhaps ever) but you will hopefully get me off my tush and into some level of activity through your example! Gracie is SUCH a cutie nat! Love the pics of her sleeping on you...precious! I also love napping w/babies.
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