Once upon a time, I could run.
3 miles? Let me get my shoes.
5 miles? Let me get my walkman.
10 miles? Let me get a snack (gummi bears work great)
I haven't done a road race in probably 5 years, but I'm proud to say I did one last Saturday with my friend and old running buddy. We like our waddling kind of pace and don't mind getting passed by power walkers. That and the fact neither of us wants to be the first to quit makes us good partners.
This race was the Polar Bear 5K (1500 runners, joggers, walkers, strollers, and dogs) and was held at a church nearby. At the start, the pastor said a few words about every comeback first requiring a set back. I liked it. I like to think my huge 5 year set back is over and I'm on the verge of a comeback.
I have Zoe fantasies of taking her to races in a baby jogger, then letting her do tot trots, and eventually running together. I know, I know, I can't make her like anything, and by then I may be in another huge set back, but I like to think about it.
The problem with the early phase of comeback is that you start to get grandeous ideas. We hadn't left the parking lot before we'd started planning our next race. And the next day we were tossing around the idea of half marathon in the fall. Hmmmmm.... I think I can. I think I can.
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i get those ideas when I start the gym again, like, "I will have decent abs by 4 months time. It is what keeps you going, I hope you keep at it, but bring jeff, he is a good walking buddy. I wish I could get amped to do a 5k.
I'm impressed, really impressed!
Love Mom
Congratulations. I have done a couple marathons, and lately (meaning the last year or two)absolutely nothing. I know exactly what you feel like. Keep moving towards a goal. I think you could do something with her in a jogging stroller!
God, now I need some inspiration!
You can do it!!!!!
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