Anyway, back to the point. I have never been an athlete but I do enjoy the after effects of working out. I just feel better, sleep better, eat better and have more energy. When CR and I got engaged in September of 2008 I decided that training for a half-marathon would be a great way to get in shape for our big day. I talked with some friends who ran, and they recommended a training schedule by Hal Higdon (http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice.htm). I got about half way through and stopped because things got crazy busy in my life, ie. planning a wedding, full-time counseling job, thought I was dying when I got the flu for the first time, finishing my masters, fostering my Dad's 130lb. English Mastiff, etc. Needless to say I could not make the time to run.
Jump to now, and we live in a gorgeous part of the US, I was unemployed for 6 months, and we have an insanely hyper dog, so I decided to pick up running again. I really enjoy having a schedule and something to strive for. Running at this point is not something I dread, it's something I look forward to. Even so, it takes effort to stay committed and I am so thankful to my friends and family who push me to keep it up!
The half-marathon I am training for is May 15th in Olympia, WA - http://www.capitalcitymarathon.org/. I will be running it with two of my co-workers (Nicki and Tracey) and the best part is...MY DAD IS COMING TO VISIT, so he will be with CR at the finish line!!!! I am SO excited!
In preparation for the half my co-worker, Nicki, and I decided to run the St. Patty's Day 10K Race on the Army base last weekend, which is 6.2 miles. It was a rainy rainy day but we powered through! Here are some pictures from our day:
My supportive and oh so festive husband. Yes, those are Ninja Turtle socks :)
My race attire, complete with an academic team shirt from the 4th grade (nerd).
Our friends Nicki & Dagan (who, coincidentally, are from OH & KY)
Trying to stay dry before the race
Nicki and I
Wonder how there are pictures of me running? Well, my wonderful husband decided the night before that he would run the race with me. It was a HUGE surprise, especially since he appeared around the 3K and slapped me on the booty. I could not have been driven or encouraged more than I was with him beside me. Thank you again, CR. It meant more than you know.
The finish line with fresh fruit in hand!
Exhausted and glad it is over...especially when they brought out the fresh hot pizza!
One of my favorite moments together :)
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