Zero to 26.2 Update: Two weeks. I’ve been training for a solid two weeks. And you know what? It’s been great. I feel stronger, more in control… and I can fit in my clothes again. But, the heat. THE HEAT. We had our group training run on Saturday morning, and I honestly felt like someone was smothering me with a heating pad while setting me on fire. I usually try to avoid running during the summer, simply because I’d rather don six layers and go full speed on an 18-degree morning than do anything other than pass out in this 90-degree weather. I couldn’t avoid it this year. With the Nike Women’s Marathon falling in October, I’ll just have to grin and bear it… and pack some ice for the post-run cool-downs.
Life Update: I’ve been in a whirlwind of new for the last eight months. First it was taking on extra responsibilities at my old job, which was fun and challenging. But it was more than I was ready for, and it wore me down. Then I started a new job that I love. It’s a whole new world for me, since I’m used to functioning in small businesses, but it’s truly amazing. Of course, not too long after I started this job, I kick-started my marathon training. Since I haven’t run a full marathon in more than two years, it’s like I’m completely starting over. And that is the most frustrating part.
So, with everything that’s going on in my life right now, my free time is spent trying to figure out how to manage the newness while fitting in time for family and friends, leaving this site at the bottom of my priorities. But that’s something I’d like to change. I miss the challenge of finding something interesting and fleshing it out in words on a daily basis.
For now, I’ll leave you with a simple, interesting statement to think about: Just when you think you’re losing control, you realize how wonderful your life really is.
