Plugging Along

I haven't written in a little while!  I'm still plugging along in my training and ask myself almost every week, "What have I gotten myself in to?"

I am really enjoying running.  And I am loving the changes in my body - it's leaner and a meaner :)  BUT, I'm still not sure I'm cut out to be a long distance runner.  I have to say that on the days when I wimp out and only run 3 or so miles, I'm happy.  That seems to be a good distance for me.

When I push myself further (and not much further - I'm only up to 5 miles!), I'm dying out there!  Mentally and physically.  I keep telling myself that I can do it, and once I get through it, I feel fine of course.  But boy is it brutal!

Training for this half marathon is definitely going to take discipline and determination.  A lot more of both than I was anticipating.  Isn't it sad that I can't wait for it to be over already?  I feel bad admitting that.  But I'm proud of how much I've accomplished already - and I am going to keep going!

~ Courtney

Commitment

Since I have recommitted myself to running (and not slacking) after my last post, here's some words to live by:

And I was amazed the other day when I looked at the history of my Runtastic app - since I started using it on March 18th (after switching from another app) I've run 115.3 miles!  Go me! :)

~ Courtney