Sunday, September 06, 2009
Welcome!
 Welcome to The Running Center’s Blog. My name is Natalie and I invite you to follow as I chronicle my journey towards better health and fitness…cringe…by running a marathon. This will not be my first marathon. I cringe because I’m reminded of that day so many years ago when I first learned that I was pregnant with my second child. At first, came the feeling of exhilaration and awe. Such an ambitious goal! I was growing a child in my body!
Then came the cold fear, the knowledge that there was no way out. I would be giving birth to a baby in a few short months…quite publicly (a room full of strangers count as public). I suddenly remembered a lesson learned from having my first child. My God. This was going to hurt! That’s sort of how I feel now. Except I also know that like having a baby, running a marathon is a lifelong achievement. I will forever be a marathoner just like I will always be a parent. I also know that every child and every marathon is an individual experience. No two are exactly alike. This is going to take planning and preparation for the best outcome.
I invite you to follow along, if for no other reason, than to have a good laugh with me. Experiences like giving birth or running a marathon tend to be humbling to the soul. You have to be able to laugh at yourself sometimes. Feel free to offer helpful advice and comments. They will be much appreciated.
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