When you are going to run a half marathon, and you are me, you carefully evaluate your clothing options for training.
Everyone is more motivated when well dressed.
This conviction led me to a rather impromptu shopping spree this very afternoon at the local Fred Meyer. One would not expect that Fred Meyer would inspire uncontrolled spending. Well.
I am now the proud owner of some seriously killer running shoes, which, in my defense, were on sale. I also got several outfits to wear with my new shoes. By "several" I mean that I purchased a motivating new wardrobe intended to convince everyone that I am, in fact, a Runner.
This spending is Jenine's fault.
Here's how I worked out the question of blame...
See, Jenine is also training for the Big Race. She, who recently gave birth, is a total stud. When she called to inform me that she ran five miles today, where as I only ran four, I knew that I needed new clothing.
My 20-something sister, Dani, is also training for this race. She also recently gave birth, but she's in her 20s, so she can do anything.
We, who are knee-deep in our thirties, have more of an uphill battle. By "we" I mean Jenine.
I, as you recall, am rapidly approaching 40. I am just going to be really proud of myself if I can finish the blasted 13.1 miles in the dust of Dani's and Jenine's amazing running-ness. This is why I needed cool clothes and fancy running shoes. Obviously, I am not fool enough to try to compete with Dani, and I can't really even compete with Jenine. This is why I created a new Fashion Category, so I can feel better about my old self.
The race is May 15th, so you are likely to be hearing about it from time to time. Gripping story lines are what I'm all about. Who wants to train with me?
Here's what I've done this week: Monday Dani and I ran 4 miles in 45 mins. I was busy aching and recovering yesterday, although I did lift weights. Today, I ran, and walked a total of 4 miles in 50 mins. The walking part is because I was tired of running, and I can do anything I want. I did lift weights today, so that should help.
Mostly, I have been running distance twice a week, and interval training three other days. I do weights 4-5 days a week.
Fascinating, no?
Inspire me with your training secrets.
3 comments:
all i really got out of that was...
i got cute clothes,
blah, blah, blah....
jenine's awesome,
blah, blah, blah...
you were tired of running and can do anything you want.
(i especially liked that one) ;)
going to bed now. g'night.
Awesome! I would love to run at half marathon one of these days. Being 35 weeks pregnant makes it impossible right now, but it is certainly in my plan for the future. So good luck!!
my kids are standing over my shoulder amazed at the fact that barbie and ken are featured in your blog ."Why are they there ?"they ask .I reply,"because Tim ad Kelly fancy themselves Barbie and Ken .There response ,Oh .and they walk away .You d look like them and I am sure when you are crossng the finish line in your new shoes everyone will be shouting , go barbie ,go .thats how great your going to look!!!!!!I will be somewhere in the distant background fallen over on the pavement in my daughters running shoes (because mine have dog poop on them & I am dreading cleaning them so I just left it in the yard and now it is buried in snow )because the souls are falling off of them .
j
p.s.Kara you are so funny!!!!!!!!!
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