When I was a kid, I was on a swim team. I wasn't very good; I was always in Lane 6 - the "slow lane." That's not what I remember most about swim team, though. I remember my dad's enthusiasm at swim meets. By enthusiasm, I mean ENTHUSIASM. He would walk along the side of the pool while I swam, using his booming voice to cheer, "go, Jeannine, go!" the entire way. Humiliating, right?
That was the voice in my head today when I went running - and I loved it. It spurred me on. I'm working through the Couch to 5K program again. I did it last year around this time and ran my first-ever 5K on January 1st, 2012. After that, I took a few days off. Which turned into a few weeks. Which turned into 8.5 months.
So here I am, ready to improve my fitness again. If it's anything like the last time, it will be more of a mental exercise than a physical one. My hope is to use this blog to capture my thoughts through the experience - some related to running and some related to my life in general.
PS - I'm terrified of blogging. What was I thinking, starting a blog?
Blogging is fun, you'll love it ;-) I get a little excited every time I get another hit on mine.
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO RUNNING! Do you have a race in mind for your next 5k?
Not yet, but I'm starting to look! I was going to do the same one as last year but will be out of town on New Years Day. I think I'm going to look for one in mid-December.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Jeannine! On both starting a blog and doing the 5K! I have a feeling you're going to shine in both!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Callie - that means a lot to me!
DeleteGO JEANNINE GO! I love that you started a blog. And if you're crazy, then I am certifiable! I'm back to running too - let's cheer each other on. PLEASE keep posting - I can't wait to read your adventures!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steph!!!
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