I just did something that I truly never thought I would do. I just signed up for a half marathon.
That's right a half marathon. Specifically the Sunburst half marathon here in South Bend!
It ends on the 50 yard line at the Notre Dame stadium- so cool!
This is one of my 25th year goals.
Now, I am a little bit terrified because this is a huge thing for me.
Two main reasons why I want to do this. First, I just had a baby and I would like to fit in jeans. This means they should button up and not have that flesh bulge above the waistband. I want to feel normal and strong again. After Jared, I volunteered to be in a postpartum study through BYU. I basically got a personal trainer twice a week for an hour. It rocked. This time around I don't have that, so I'm going to do it myself. Second, I want to prove to myself that I can. I never really tried to be sporty or athletic when I was younger. My older siblings were stronger and faster than me (probably because they were significantly older), so I gave up and decided it wasn't my thing. I've told people for years that I hate running, but the truth is I've never tried outside of gym class and a handful of other halfhearted attempts. And I am doing this because I learned when Rosie was born that I am a tough lady.
I've planned out a training schedule for the next five months, which I'll let you know about a little later. And I'm working on mixing in a little excitement with my fear.
I AM AN ATHLETE!
7 comments:
That is awesome!! Go Kelsey!
This is so cool, and you can TOTALLY do it!!! Go to runnersworld.com for all the info you'll need. Running is a serious business, and you have to do it right or you'll just be in a lot of pain for the first couple of months. Make sure you follow their training schedules based on what you're trying to train for- don't get too overzealous or you'll hurt yourself! :) I had to deal with shin splints for about two months when I first started running & it killed (and then I could run anymore for awhile). But after breaking through that, I haven't had to deal with them since- so my body cooperated! Thank goodness! But now days I'm dealing with knee problems... so you really have to buy correct shoes from a running store to help avoid THAT problem, especially if you're talking about running seriously (like you are). There was a cool running store called Metro Run & Walk near the corner of Edison & Grape, so go in there & start learning from the running people (and pick out the proper shoes for your foot shape)! :) Excited to hear all the coming adventures you'll have with running!!! What is the date of the race?
You go Kelsey! I could have told you a long time ago that I knew you were a tough lady!
You ARE a tough lady! Go Kelsey!
Awesome! I didn't run my half marathon last spring, but I REALLY want to after this baby. Good luck and way to go!
Thanks for the tips, Carrie! I'll check out that store this weekend. The race is June 2nd. Eek!
AWESOME! You can do it! I am planning on signing up for Utah Valley Half marathon soon if all goes as planned. (that rarely happens though, right?) hehe. Good luck!
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