I decided to write this blog to chronicle my attempts to become a better runner. As a former overweight child, running had never crossed my mind until my late 20s (ugh - still not used to admitting my age). I struggle, probably more than most, to stay motivated and to stick to my training plans...but, all said and done, I love the feeling I get after I run. I just hope to get better at it one day.
To give you a little bit of context, I have been running for a little over a year. I am pretty happy with my progress, but I am well aware that I have a long way ahead of me. Still - I deserve some recognition (right?). Just so you all know...The first time I tried running, I gave up after 2 minutes and told my loving and caring significant other to run by himself.
The last race that I ran was a 10-mile run through the city of Philadelphia, the famous Broad Street Run. It was a hot and humid day, and I moved slower than I would've liked to...borderline speed walking speed at a 10.5-minute/mile pace. But I survived, and I have a long-distance race under my belt. That's a start, isn't it?
My goal now is to complete a half marathon in September. I don't have aspirations with regards to speed, but maybe that's the wrong approach. Part of me thinks that I should at least strive to keep 10-minute/mile pace? I have a training plan and a couple of shorter races scheduled to keep me going.
Wish me luck everyone.
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