The mind is a powerful thing. Making the commitment to run a half-marathon was something I thought about for at least two months. Sometimes we get intimidated by the unknown, but unless we dive in, will we know if it was worth the try. This applies to anything in life, careers, hobbies, uncomfortable situations, school, etc. Sometimes the best way to learn more about ourselves, is to dwell in an intimidating challenge. =)
I just finished my first week of training, and I have to say that i’m very proud of myself. I walked/jogged 14miles total. Not bad. Today was also the first time I ran in the rain! Rain was cold, and since my run was coming to an end, it felt great!
I talk to my husband a lot about creating a health focused life style for our family. While jogging this morning, I couldn’t help paying attention to older couples, as well as some parents running with their elementary aged kids. Hmmmm, I wonder how many of those kids really enjoy the run?
My baby girl is 10months and a few weeks old, and she’s giving lots of steps. She’s a fast crawler and tries to run as she walks. I once read that the sooner a baby walks, the better they will be at sports, due to “strong” legs. Myth, maybe, but the possibility of being true is kinda cool. I try to imagine myself in the future going for a jog with Jay and my little one, Aliana. I hope she loves running as much as I do. And if she doesn’t, I will make sure I find something that she is truly passionate about.
My half-marathon coach sent me the training schedule. I was very excited to see what I will be working on the next couple of months, and I look forward to learning a lot about myself. I have updated my vision board with my goals for this challenge. As I work on this, I can’t stop to think of my career goals as well. I firmly believe that the universe and all the stars will take me where I belong, if I listen and follow my heart. I know that running this half-marathon is somehow preparing me for a mental challenge.
“Running is the classical road to self-consciousness, self-awareness, and self-reliance. Independence is the outstanding characteristic of the runner. He learns the harsh reality of his physical and mental limitations when he runs.” – Noel Carroll
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