Kicking Assphalt
About 5 years ago, I picked up the lovely hobby of running..... I am not sure why as I don't have a runner's body, I'm slow as sh*t and think back to when I wanted to strangle my high school sports coaches when I was force to do suicides or mile runs.
But then at work one day after college - one of the ladies told me she runs 10k's. I didn't particularly care for this evil woman (she always was one with her nose in the air) and my thoughts were, I am going to run a half marathon and "show her." I ran across the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's training program and signed up right away. I remember when I first ran four miles during training and I thought I was the QUEEN of the world. It was after this four mile run that I first experienced "runner's high." Little did I know that I would have to push myself 9 more miles.......
Runner's high is a blessing AND a curse. I ran my first half marathon in Annapolis, MD in 2009. I hated it the entire time..... BUT - immediately after the race, I experienced the damned "runner's high." I signed up for a second half marathon the next day. Great -- putting myself through H-E- Double Hockey Sticks-- AGAIN!!
I completed my second half marathon in the Napa Valley and it was then that I started to truly enjoy running. Not only is a good stress relief, but started to realize that it wasn't about speed - it was more about feeling good with yourself and taking in the air around you when you run... I also began to feel more confident when I ran.. I ended up running off all that beer I drank in college (okay, so maybe I'm still running that off) and toned up a bit.
Since then, I have run a ton of 10 milers and 5K's, marathon relays, et cetra... I guess I should thank that horrible office mate for helping me discover one of my passions... A lot of my friends think I'm crazy as they only run when something is chasing them.
Yesterday I completed my 6th official half marathon. It was a Personal Best for me (8:50 split) and yes, I freaking have runner's high again... So here I go again signing up for another race!! I was very happy with my time, considering that less than two months ago I thought I was "dying" of Lyme Disease (more on that later)....
People always ask me when I'm doing a marathon? NEVER! I like my body too much to put it through another 13.1 miles after I complete the first 13.1... Okay - soooo, never say never....
Also - why the hell do they take pictures of you while your running? Thanks for taking an action shot of me when I look my absolute worse!! JERKS!
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| Seriously, this is dead on..... |
But then at work one day after college - one of the ladies told me she runs 10k's. I didn't particularly care for this evil woman (she always was one with her nose in the air) and my thoughts were, I am going to run a half marathon and "show her." I ran across the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's training program and signed up right away. I remember when I first ran four miles during training and I thought I was the QUEEN of the world. It was after this four mile run that I first experienced "runner's high." Little did I know that I would have to push myself 9 more miles.......
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| Baltimore Marathon Relay |
Runner's high is a blessing AND a curse. I ran my first half marathon in Annapolis, MD in 2009. I hated it the entire time..... BUT - immediately after the race, I experienced the damned "runner's high." I signed up for a second half marathon the next day. Great -- putting myself through H-E- Double Hockey Sticks-- AGAIN!!
I completed my second half marathon in the Napa Valley and it was then that I started to truly enjoy running. Not only is a good stress relief, but started to realize that it wasn't about speed - it was more about feeling good with yourself and taking in the air around you when you run... I also began to feel more confident when I ran.. I ended up running off all that beer I drank in college (okay, so maybe I'm still running that off) and toned up a bit.
Since then, I have run a ton of 10 milers and 5K's, marathon relays, et cetra... I guess I should thank that horrible office mate for helping me discover one of my passions... A lot of my friends think I'm crazy as they only run when something is chasing them.  |
| Zuber & Andrew Sisters after the race! |
People always ask me when I'm doing a marathon? NEVER! I like my body too much to put it through another 13.1 miles after I complete the first 13.1... Okay - soooo, never say never....
Also - why the hell do they take pictures of you while your running? Thanks for taking an action shot of me when I look my absolute worse!! JERKS!
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