So I signed up for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run. Race is on April 1.
Right now, I can run a good two minutes at 5 mph for about 30 minutes (I alternate running with walking).
Summary: I have a lot of training to do.
For about six years I’ve been an on- and off-wannabe runner. I sign up at a gym and work out on the treadmill for a few weeks before something happens and I lose momentum. Then a few months later, I’ll get inspiration to try again, only to stop just a day or two later.
My best excuse has been that my flat feet can’t do it. I just don’t have the right shoes. I’d go to a speciality shoe store to find the right pair. But boohoo, I’m too embarrassed.
Over Thanksgiving break, I went to a running store near my house and the grandmama bought me a pair as a birthday gift. So now there are no excuses. I’m 30 and I’m going to run my first race.
My motivation: Losing weight? Sure. Being healthier? OK. Accomplishing something big? That’s fine.
My true motivation: Buying cute running clothes. I can’t wait to get sports bras, pants, shorts, socks — the look of a true runner. I can only have it if I keep up the work I’ve started. Until then, it’s scrubby tshirts and sweatpants. Hmmm…perhaps I should set up a reward system based on weeks of training accomplished or miles run.
