Last mini of the MBA program, and less than five weeks until the half marathon, and I can still only consistently run maybe 2.5 miles. This will be a challenge indeed - my goal is to finish this half marathon and not be swept up by the trucks at the end. That is all. No intention of a Personal Record (heck - completing this thing will be one helluva personal record). It is time to buckle up and get on this. I'm glad that I committed to this and signed up - now there is no looking back.
Meanwhile, the past ten days were spent in Morocco and Madrid, eating and drinking away. I thought walking would build up my stamina but my 2.5 mile run yesterday proved otherwise (Can I use the fact that I was sick as an excuse?). At this point I do want to try a longer run sometime soon - but am scared of pushing myself too much. I hope the weather co-operates in the next few weeks. I did see a LOT of runners in Morocco - mostly male and maybe a female or two here and there (with their full hijab which was impressive). It was very refreshing - I wonder if I am noticing runners more now that I am running as well. I still hate everyone that passes by me and look like they are having a wonderful time while I am using every drop of my mental strength to not stop and go back to my apartment and plop down on the couch.
Bottom Line: Making a public commitment will help you not give up. (also helps when there is money involved)
Meanwhile, the past ten days were spent in Morocco and Madrid, eating and drinking away. I thought walking would build up my stamina but my 2.5 mile run yesterday proved otherwise (Can I use the fact that I was sick as an excuse?). At this point I do want to try a longer run sometime soon - but am scared of pushing myself too much. I hope the weather co-operates in the next few weeks. I did see a LOT of runners in Morocco - mostly male and maybe a female or two here and there (with their full hijab which was impressive). It was very refreshing - I wonder if I am noticing runners more now that I am running as well. I still hate everyone that passes by me and look like they are having a wonderful time while I am using every drop of my mental strength to not stop and go back to my apartment and plop down on the couch.
Bottom Line: Making a public commitment will help you not give up. (also helps when there is money involved)
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