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| My brother, Gavin, and I at his high school graduation |
Ok, so I hate to admit it but the last couple weeks I haven't done so well with my training. This is the first week that I have started back full force but I have very good reasons for why I haven't been as disciplined. My baby brother graduated from high school last week so between his graduation, family coming to visit, and an overnight trip with my dearest friend, Pier, I just haven't gotten to run as much. When I finally stared back this past Sunday I was ashamed at how little I ran. It was really sad that I went from the 2 miles I had gotten to, to not even being able to finish a full mile. So last night I thought I'd start where I did at the beginning. I ran a mile straight on our high school's track and then did type writers on the bleachers which is between half a mile and a mile. So the fact that I was able to do between a mile and a half and two miles really made me feel better about myself. And I learned something: this whole training thing really is about discipline. I can't let things get in the way. Sure, stuff happens and most of the time it is really good. I wouldn't give up what I did last week for anything, but I know that I could have fit even a short run in there somewhere. It is amazing that even in a week and a half I can lose everything I had worked on. So now here is my goal: keep a running schedule even if I have to get up early to do it. Registration for the Tinker Belle Half Marathon opens next week and that is really showing me that I need to get my butt into gear! I know that Pier, Kat, Ron, and I can do this and I know that we all are going to do great!! It is nice to know that I am not doing this alone. Oh, and I have another reason to start running a lot now...Pier's wedding is in 93 days from today and I would really like to fit into my bridesmaids dress :)
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| Pier and I are such graceful runners! We are going to look awesome! |
So, for all of you out there that may feel like you are having a lot of trouble getting up and getting out fear not because you are not alone. Keep at it and remember that it isn't going to come over night. Working up to 13.1 miles is going to be a lot of work for me and I am just taking it one slow half mile at a time. So whether you are wanting to run a full or half marathon or you just want to be able to finish a mile, remember that it takes time and discipline and you can do it!!! I am teaching these things to myself too :)
Keep runnin' the race!
~Allison~
