Running and Running

I'm training for another Half Marathon. I did one in January 2009, pretty much because our friends dared us to and it was in Disney. Duh. No brainer. Since then we've done some short local races but nothing that long. So in December we signed up for the Providence Half Marathon in May. Seemed like a good idea. Then.

It still is but I've slacked on the training program for sure. Cross training has been ignored and I haven't gotton in all the weekly runs I should have. But I think I'll be okay. I did 7 yesterday and haven't run that far since the Disney race. It felt good actually and I only stopped a few times for a short walk break. Today my legs are sore but in that good sore way.

Why do I run? It is funny, friends always say things to me like "That is so great, I'm so insprired by you" and I just have to laugh. Why do I run? Really? To go on trips. Yup that is a big one. For this Providence one R and I have a room at the Westin the night before, no kids, no dog. Heaven. For that I will train for weeks and weeks. I mean I like the benefit of having a healthier body and I like saying I'm part of the club that has run a Half, that is a cool thing to be able to say you've done. I don't however love to run. I have never woken up and thought "Gosh I can't wait to run". For me I usually have to get my running gear on to sort of inspire me and even then there have been days I've worn running clothes all day and never run. I'm very good at talking myself out of it.

But promise me a trip the Mouse or to anywhere that has room service and someone else makes the bed and I'm so in. I'll sweat and stretch and torment myself all for that carrot of a getaway hanging over my head. Everyone needs something to motivate and that my friends is mine.

Run on friends and if you have an interest in starting a running program Google the Couch to 5K. It is a great way to begin incorporating running into your life.