I am finally getting better! I did my first real tempo run in weeks and feel even better after then I did before. Happy day.
This weekend is my 10 year high school reunion. I thought I would want to go. But I kinda don't. It seems like there is really no reason to go. Most of my friends from high school were from church. And I'm not sure if the few friends I had that graduated with me at school will even be there. That part of my life is so much my past. If there was nothing else going on this weekend I would go anyway. But I could camp out with some running buddies this weekend and do lots of tough trails.
I think running beats the reunion...would I regret not going??? I only have a few days to decide.
About Me
- aniejoy
- Why and when I started running is a bit of a tale. Basically, I ran my first race at the age of 6. I beat a lot of 5th graders in the mile at a summer track meet. Fast forward about 6 years. At this point in my life, I was over weight and in horrible shape. My doctor told me that if I wanted any chance of controlling my asthma, I needed to get in better shape. So I started walking...and then running. That was about 15 years ago. It is sorta funny that I considered myself a "fitness runner" until after winning my first ultra. Now I run because it is a passion. I love pushing myself to the limit and seeing if I can push my limits farther. I love being fit. And I LOVE being out doors on the trails. I have run more races then I can count. But only 6 marathons and 3 ultras. The PR I am most proud of is my 18:05 5k last summer. I beat everyone at that race. Even the guys. In 2007, I placed 3erd overall at the SA marathon and 1st in Bexar county the year before that. But I am not proud of those times. Both of those races were on off days for me. The only advise I have is never give up. It is amazing what our bodies can accomplish if we train them properly and give them time.
After All Nighter
Prickly Pear 50k 2008
2 comments:
Came across your blog via Runner's World Forum on an Ultracentric thread.
I am running my first 50 miler at Palo Duro in 4 weeks.
Good luck on your ultracentric. Also saw you did Bandera 100K. It's a JoeP race and his races can kick my butt,ie. The Loop 30K!
regards
dave
I am only going to mine if either Kevin or I are rich and famous by the time it rolls around... which is next year so it's not looking good. All my friends were from church too so I say go for a run with people you like NOW instead of listening to a bunch of people you probably didn't even like then try to one up eachother. (And thanks for the sleep comment! It was glorious!!)
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