So, the past week has been a little busy, but this has been on my list of To-Do's. I had planned to start this blog on Dec. 12, 2009-the day of my first 5k. Eh, I'm only a week behind. I blame that on the sinus infection that had me down for the count this past week.
So, I have been working up to this point for 4 months or more. I registered for the Mini-marathon and decided to give myself PLENTY of time to train. Afterall, I am not a normal case. This is the first time I have really pushed my legs since surgery in Dec. 2004. I feel pretty good, all things considering. At 25, this is the best I have ever felt. No joke. I pretty much told myself that THIS is the time.
This blog is hopefully going to help capture my journey as I go from "retired" soccer player to half-marathon-er. :) For those of you that don't believe you can do it, I challenge you to look inside and dig deep, and try it. You'll never know what you can do unless you try. I have been surprising myself time and time again throughout this journey.
I want to write that I ran my first ever 5 mile (consecutive) run in 32 degree weather. I completed my first 5k last week in 28-30 degree weather with a time of 32.52. I have ran a few 9.13 minute miles over the course of the last month or so. I am just super excited at the things I am accomplishing and can't wait to see where this journey takes me!
Join me in my journey by stopping by and leaving some encouragement. I will do my best to update often. Happy Holidays!
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