because jogging is a jokebecause I can’t stand clean shoesbecause 6 miles is never enoughbecause obesity is an epidemicbecause I’m competitivebecause I like a challengebecause I always want to be able to fit into my size 3 jeansbecause I like to sweatbecause it gives me an excuse to wear shorts any time of the yearbecauseContinue reading “why?”
Monthly Archives: March 2009
8 Miles and Counting…
As I write this, it’s been raining all day. By any normal person’s account, it’s been a pretty crappy day out(weather-wise). That being said, I knew that it was the perfect day to go for a run… a long run… a 13 mile run…. Walking versus Running After having walked for almost 2.5 hours yesterday, I am convinced thatContinue reading “8 Miles and Counting…”
Slowing it Down a Bit
So, in place of running today, I wound up walking instead. You see, I was feeling a little stressed out and thought I’d do something outrageous and run 14 miles versus the original 8 I had planned on (by the way, did I mention that the longest run I’ve ever done was 11 miles?). So,Continue reading “Slowing it Down a Bit”
Dragging Myself Out of Bed
This morning I was supposed to get up at 5am and go for a 7 miler. Whoops. I actually slept right through my alarm. In the wonderful world of running, things have been pretty decent. A few weeks ago I did something to my hamstring, which then did something to my hip flexor- but itContinue reading “Dragging Myself Out of Bed”
Back Into the Swing of Things…
Promising to call friends back…Swearing that you are going to start eating better as soon as you finish cramming the rest of that doughnut in your mouth…Buying all of the fancy footwear in preparation for when you eventually get the courage to go for a run in public… It’s incredible how many of us areContinue reading “Back Into the Swing of Things…”