Thoughts on running......


In January of 2008 I was asked to participate in the Boston Marathon on behalf of a charity that works on developing awareness on Childhood Obesity. I accepted this offer and thought - 'what the hell....it's only 26 miles".

I had taught myself to run using a "Couch to 5K" running program that I had found on the internet. I enjoyed running and had started to incorporate it into my cardio workouts. I had participated in a few timed "5K" runs and so when asked to do Boston I thought "Why not, what's another 20 miles or so right?"

Silly me.

Now to be honest, I loved the "pomp and circumstance" of the event....the bonding with other runners...the Expo and the food and all of the excitement that came with it. I got teary eyed waiting in the gates while I waited for the horn to blow in Hopkinton. Well....13 grueling miles later, as I sat in Wellesley, I called my husband and he came to get me. As I climbed into the car, willing my legs to just take a few more steps....I looked to Earl and said "I am not a runner"

Fortunately for me.....I lied.

On April 5, 2010 I formally began a 1/2 marathon training program.

My goal: Achieve the ability to run a half marathon regardless of how long it takes.

There is no 'try' the next time I stand in the gates in Hopkinton. Next time I don't stop until I cross the finish on Boylston Street.....

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  1. MichelleApril 20, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Heather -- you never cease to amaze me! Good luck with training. I know you can do it!

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