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Using one of the Hal Higdon programs, I am now training to run my second half marathon.
I will be honest with you: I don't want to run another half marathon. I'm tired of running. Within the past several months it somehow stopped being fun. Furthermore, I gained weight the last time I was training for the Mercedes Half and since I currently weigh more than I ever have in my entire life, I can't really afford to pack on any additional pounds.
But I'm training for this race nonetheless. Why?
Well, I've mentioned before that I'm a quitter. When I get bored with something I have absolutely no problem just walking away. Sometimes this is a good thing. I don't waste time on television shows after the story lines get ridiculous. And, with one exception, I've dropped no-good boyfriends pretty quickly.
But this can also be bad. I believe one of the reasons I haven't achieved the success I dream of in my writing career is because I don't follow through. I very easily get bored with blogs and book ideas and abandon them for a shiny new project. If I could just stick to something I think I could really have a breakthrough.
So I'm training for this half marathon as a way of proving to myself that I can follow through. I keep thinking that if I stick to running perhaps through this I can condition myself to stick to other endeavors too and this quitter will finally be reformed.
Whew! I know EXACTLY what you are talking about..... I quit stuff ALL THE TIME and it bothers me.
ReplyDeleteAnd.... I trained for the Mercedes Half Marathon a few years ago. It was one of my most prized accomplishments but mainly because I stuck it out and saw it through to the end. I no longer run though. Just that one time.
ReplyDeleteDo you think you'll ever get back into running?
DeleteI LOVE THIS!!! It speaks to me and it is motivating to me as well. Thanks for sharing Jai! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading. I'm so glad my little post motivated you!
DeleteI am so proud of you! I will be cheering you on during the 1/2!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, girl!
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ReplyDeleteI can relate to this!! Anything worth habing requires discipline to be maintained. . Sometimes you gotta encourage yourself!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am also very fortunate to have a great group of women in my life who encourage me too.
DeleteI hear you about being a quitter! I have recently come to terms with the fact that I quit when things get too difficult, and that is something that I am working to change. 13.1 miles is a long distance if you're hating every step! Can I help you train, make it more tolerable? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tanya. I may be calling on you for help soon. :)
DeleteAlso, don't stress about the weight gained. It's normal! And mostly muscle.
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