I have a confession to make.
I enjoy running.
There, I said it. Are you happy?
Yeah, yeah, you told me so.
On June 11, I woke up and something made me sign up for Couch to 5k. I hadn’t been thinking about it or anything. Hell, I’d just a few days earlier said out loud to Jason, “look at those crazy people running in this heat” as they ran down Peachtree. We were headed for a breakfast that probably had 11 million calories. Whatever.
So yeah. I signed up. And figured I would surely die.
But look at me… I haven’t died.
I’ve lost 9 pounds.
I’ve gone from barely being able to run ONE SINGLE MINUTE without crying — TO BEING ABLE TO RUN FOR 25 WHOLE MINUTES WITHOUT STOPPING!
I know. I may cry.
And y’all? I did all that training in the heat of the summer. I was obviously crazy to sign up at the beginning of the summer, but the way I see it, if I have been this successful during this heat and humidity, when the weather really cools off, it’ll be that much better.
My first 5k isn’t for a few more weeks. But I’m honestly looking forward to it. With EXCITEMENT!
The Disney Princess Half Marathon is in 165 days. That’s a long time, but I have to be able run a whopping 13.1 miles by then.
I’m totally pumped!
So there’s my confession. I like running.
The apology?
Well, I feel like I need to make a formal apology to anyone (whether they knew I said it or not) I directed any of these comments towards:
- I couldn’t run 3 miles if my ass was on fire.
- Why would you want to even TRY to run a marathon?
- If somebody was chasing me with a machine gun, I couldn’t run a 10 minute mile.
- The only thing I’d run 13.1 miles for is a Krispy Kreme franchise.
- I hope your run is fun… I’ll eat a donut for you.
- They’re CRAZY for running in this heat/rain/snow/dark/fillintheblank.
So yes, I’m sorry. You’re not crazy. I could run if my ass was on fire or I was being chased by someone with a machine gun.
And you can, too!
PS: I’m going to plug my super awesome new BFF… my FitBit. I’m in love with this pedometer-on-steroids. It keeps up with how many steps you take, floors you climb, and calories you burn. You can keep up with it all online and see it in a form like this:
Yes, this was my day yesterday. On a Sunday. Impressive, huh?
If you get one, you’ll be addicted. I swear it!
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Bad ass
With your aversion to hawt weather, I’m surprised you’ve taken to running. But good luck.and go Jana go!
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See? That’s what makes it insane AND encouraging. I’ll see you at the Peachtree next year!
i would love to run it together
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Im so jealous. I miss running.
Run with me!!
Love you! And I’m glad you figured out why this crazy thing called running is slightly addictive…I just do the little 5k’s but it’s enough for me!
It is slightly addictive.
I’m impressed. And proud of you.
And I’ve said all of those things in your bullet list up there.
Maybe one day you will pull me over to the dark side, and I might just try it. Not today, mind you, but one day.
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Thanks, Tracie! I’m not going to try to pull anybody to the dark side.
We started walking this AM……..walked 1/2 mile first day out ! Does that count for anything? We’re adding walking days to the gym days (stretching) so maybe we will live an hour longer at the end..LOL. Actually it all feels pretty good !
Counts for a lot, Mama
While I aspire to be more like this, I have to say that the donuts win. Especially if they’re Krispy kreme. I am proud of you, honey!
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Oh, if they’re KK, they don’t count if they’re hot
CONGRATULATIONS!
I think what always gets me about avid runners is what I perceive as their sense of :superiority” – like everyone else who exercises is a slug because THEY AREN’T RUNNERS.
It’s that old bad apple analogy.
I promise I won’t lump you in with them
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I feel like that, too. And I also, like I don’t consider myself a writer, don’t consider myself one. FREAKY, I AM!
Congrats!!! Running is one thing that I miss doing and need to get back into.
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Do it. I dare you!
I wish I could run. But I walk super fast and jog in intervals. I have definetely said that last comment before. But I understand because when I’ve really wanted to walk I’ve done it in drizzling rain and I’ve done it with gloves and a scarf on. So the ones I really can’t believe and don’t understand are the ones who can run in 90 degree plus temperatures. I wouldn’t do it for Krispy Kremes and I might just go ahead and die if I was being shot at.
That’s awesome Jana. I just hope my joints hold out for the Princess. Can’t wait to hear about your 5K.
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Wait. You’re running the Princess, too?