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Friday, October 02, 2009

Week 1: On My Way!!

There is a statistic at www.marathonexpert.com stating that, "98% of people who start a marathon training schedule never get past week two." And I wondered, is this me? Could I be one of the 98% who don't get past week two? I would certainly hope not, but I know that sometimes getting started is the hardest part in anything we do. My first week of marathon training was no exception. I can certainly understand why so many people do drop out.

Sunday, September 27th: My first long run of the schedule is 8 miles. I'm in New York City and without computer access so my readers will have to get this after I get back to California. The first long run called for 8 miles, but for some reason, I read 6. Go figure! Maybe my brain couldn't comprehend running an actual 8 miles while on vacation. At any rate, I run the long loop around Central Park in Manhattan with my daughter and boyfriend. It was a fabulous day in gorgeous weather with about a thousand other runners. I couldn't have asked for a better experience even though we didn't go the whole 8 miles. We only ran 6. In the end, it doesn't matter because with the walk to and from the hotel, my total ends up being 8 miles.

Tuesday, September 29th: The schedule calls for 3 miles. I'm so lazy today, I think I'd rather stab myself in the leg with a fork than go for a run. However, this is when having a running buddy helps for motivation. I call out to my dog, and she's so happy to see the leash, she practically has a seizure. How can I be grumpy with such an enthusiastic running partner? The 3 miles go by relatively quickly thanks to her.

Wednesday, September 30th: I'm a little apprehensive. The schedule calls for 5 miles. After the way I felt last night, I'm afraid I'm in over my head...Oh my God! I'm signed up to run a marathon! Can I do it? All of my insecurities flood me. Plus, I've procrastinated all morning so now it's too hot to run outside. I'll have to go to the gym and I hate to run on the treadmill. But I make myself go--finally--and I have a spectacular 5-mile-run on the treadmill. I'm talking spectacular! I run the five miles in 51 minutes and 50 seconds, 51:50. Could this be a sign? I think a 5150 is police code for "crazy" but at this point, I already know that I'm crazy so this isn't news to me.

Thursday, October 2nd: Another 3 miles in the schedule. I wake up expecting myself to procrastinate again, but for some reason, I'm in the mood to run. I can't wait to get out of the house. It's a beautiful morning. I dress quickly, put my running shoes on, and I'm out the door.

Week 1 is over! I'm on my way! That statistic has nothing on me.

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You sound so good! A run in Central park sounds amazing! I have no doubt that you will keep up the training and do great in the marathon!

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