I'm about a week into training, and I thought I'd share what I have learned so far! I realize that eventually I'll have to expand on this, so I'm calling this post "Lessons: Part One."
1. Blogging is hard. I have a newfound respect for my fellow bloggers. After work and school, I usually forget to even log on. Posting regularly has been a struggle. But when I'm stepping out the door or attempting to justify not going for a run, blogging is the extra nudge I need. I think of anyone that may be reading my blog, or expecting me to follow through and I find the motivation to get off my tushy! The more I keep up the blog, the more motivated I am and the more I will stick to my training. So I will do really try to blog more (hopefully, daily)!
2. Running is hard. Seriously! Running is so much more difficult than I thought! Everyday I see people running around campus. They look very cute, and fit and they practically prance. My feet feel like cinder blocks as I lift them, and fall sloppily on the pavement. My lungs burn. I gasp for breath. I wipe my snot on my shirt! It's hard! And it's gross! I am sure I do not look cute. But that is not the point! I want to be fit. I want to be strong. I want to push myself to do things that I never thought I could do! I want to break the limits I have set for myself. So looking cute and being comfortable doesn't seem that important at the moment. Eventually, the discomfort will mean feeling better and, yes, looking cuter.
With time, I'll get there. I just have to stick it out, and be patient!
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A quick question for my fellow runners participating in the Disney Princess Half Marathon: Registration has opened up for the January runs in WDW. Might that mean that registration for the Princess Half Marathon will open sometime next month...? I've seen July as the earliest registration window, but thought perhaps it's changed. I figured if anyone knows it's you guys! :)
I love this post! I agree with all of it!
ReplyDeleteBlogging is hard. I often forget. But I love knowing that there are people out there that wanna read what I have to say, and that will help keep me accountable if I don't work out. The other morning, I didn't wanna run, but I said to my husband "this may sound silly, but if I don't run, I don't wanna have to come up with an excuse on my blog...so I'll just go run so I can write about it".
Also, Running is hard. I agree, my feet feel like they are in quick sand and it's so hard to pick them up to take the next step. But the more we run, the easier it will be, and we'll look like those prancing people!
Also....I think I heard June for registration. I'm not positive, and I have no idea where I read that, but I keep checking the site to see if they announce when it's open.
That's exactly how I feel! Haha. I'm glad I'm not the only one. ;)
DeleteYeah, we'll have to keep an eye out for it! I'll be sure to post if I hear anything!
The "official" date that registration opens for the Princess Half is July 10th (according to the event created by runDisney on their FB page). You can have them send you an email when registration opens at this link (http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/ewwos/pdf/rundisney/marathons/phmsignup.html). That being said... I agree that running is hard. I can't do it at all yet. But I imagine that when I Do I will be wiping snot and sweat everywhere too, lol. As for blogging... well, that I love :)
ReplyDeleteThat's what I heard, but I thought that maybe it was sooner (since there's only a month between races, maybe there would only be a month between registration!). But I think you're right! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha. It is NOT a very glamourous sport. You'll get there with running, and I'll get there with blogging and we will have so much fun in WDW! Whoot! I just can't get over the excitement! haha. :D
The snot made me lol. I so know what you are talking about. I hope what I think I look like is much better than the actual look. :) blogging friends have been so much help with keeping it up this time.
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