Okay. I cannot believe I am even CONSIDERING doing this with you again. A marathon, I mean. I SWORE after the last (and only!) FULL marathon we did that I would NEVER put myself through that trauma again. I mean, really. Does THIS look like the face of a happy person who would want to go there again?
Seriously? I think not.
Running, you remember this picture, don't you? It's at the finish line of the Dublin Marathon in 2008 where we spent four excruciating hours together with a foot injury. It was one of the hardest and most painful things I have ever done. Probably the HARDEST part of the entire experience was the training time we spent together. HOURS AND HOURS. It was like running a half marathon every single weekend for like 12 weeks straight. But all in all, running, I'm glad we did it and part of me has always respected the challenge and MOSTLY enjoyed all that time we spent together.
Hey Running, you remember how after 2008 you and I took a break? We had some random hook-ups but we were essentially through. The fact that we did that entire marathon on what X-rays have NOW revealed to be a cracked bone in my foot didn't help our relationship AT ALL. Because of you I had a lot of knee and hip issues and I found myself increasingly attracted to other relationships, like with your distant cousins Aerobics and Weight lifting. I certified in several different fitness programs and began teaching 10-12 fitness classes a week and Aerobics became my new BFF and we began to spend more and more time together. Honestly, Running, I never thought I'd see you again!
Well, during our break I made a DRAMATIC move to a small town I found myself without regular access to my friend Aerobics and I started to get a little bit lonely. I started to get out of shape and feel kinda bummed out. The more I thought about it the more I decided that it might be time that you and I reconnected. After all, Running. You WERE my first love!
I realize that rebuilding our relationship has been a very slow process. My old hip and knee problems would flare up and have me limping after us spending just one mile together! I think they were secretly jealous. Luckily, after MANY attempts I discovered a Chiropractor who has TOTALLY fixed my gimpy lower body and I am feeling better than ever.
Running, our past 6 months back together have been just awesome. I forgot how much I missed you! We have done several races including a half marathon and several smaller 8-10 miles races. I'm thinking that JUST MAYBE we might be ready to take on something more...
My DREAM RACE to do with you would be the San Francisco Nike Women's Marathon.
It's in San Francisco. At the finish line a firefighter in a tuxedo gives gives us a Tiffany's necklace. Now THAT'S worth running for. SADLY, it is extremely difficult to get into. I sent in a bunch of entries for a few "second chance" spots but I'm not overly optimistic.
Running, our BACK-UP RACE is, sadly, not as exciting. It is still cool, is sponsored by my company AND gives me the right amount of time to train....I'm giving us about 15 weeks to get ready for it. I found a FABULOUS training program for us to follow. I think you'll really like it, Running. Don't be jealous, but it still allows me to spend time with Aerobics, but don't worry, our relationship is purely platonic and I will be fully committed to you for the next 15 weeks. ;)
Well, Running, we're jumping in with both feet. I'm a little bit scared and apprehensive BUT I'm ready to commit if you are. Thanks for always being there for me, Running. We can do this!
Love,
Becka
Well, Running, we're jumping in with both feet. I'm a little bit scared and apprehensive BUT I'm ready to commit if you are. Thanks for always being there for me, Running. We can do this!
Love,
Becka
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