Today was an awesome day for running. The weather was PERFECT. I ran a nice 8-miler, rather hilly, but it felt good. On the way home from the run, I told Nick I really didn't feel like I ran 8 miles, hilly miles at that. He said that's what happens when you get up there in your mileage, what used to feel so unbelievably long begins to feel easy. Folks, 2 months ago I never thought I'd meet feel this way, and here I am happily typing away about how an 8-miler felt like my old 3-miler. Awesome!
Last year at this time, I was STRUGGLING to put in a 9-miler as my long run, now I look forward to pushing 18 to 20 miles this upcoming Saturday. Pursuing this marathon has really changed my perspective on how much I can actually push my body. I never in a million years would have predicted I could run 16 miles, and I've already achieved that goal last weekend.
For those of you who don't know me personally, I was NOT a runner, sure I played soccer and did my required laps for cheerleading but nothing close to what I am doing now. That's why I want to make it CLEAR that ANYONE can run a marathon. Seriously, yes, it takes time -LOTS OF TIME- to train properly. It also takes some mental stamina - this helps having a running buddy or two or 10. But I seriously believe ANYONE of you that reads this can do it. I was just a "normal person," sure I was active, but I've met plenty of folks who were couch potatoes and have turned into amazing runners. So, are you pumped to sign up for your first 5k, 10k, half marathon or MARATHON, yet? I challenge you to turn what you feel is difficult into something achievable. Turn your 8 into a 3.
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