I don’t really consider myself a “runner” per se; although, my weekly form of exercise IS running. I guess I don’t really consider myself a runner because when I think of “runners” I think of cross country, long distance, endurance…which is NOT me. I knock out 2 miles on the treadmill about twice a week. As I have said here before, it’s how I get my sanity. I just don’t consider myself to be a runner. I have no desire to push it further. I have no desire to try beat my time (well maybe sometimes…I’m competitive). My thing is that it takes up time. I know it sounds stupid, but I think about the productive things I could be doing. I sometimes feel a bit selfish when I run…I know that’s stupid too. Other things just take priority; dinner, laundry, cleaning, etc.
For the past three years I have been toying with the idea of running a 5K. You see I may run a couple miles a few time a week, but NEVER have I felt a desire to run three miles. In 2009 a friend of ours passed away from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It was very, very sad. His in-laws put together a 5K that year to help raise money and awareness. I couldn’t run the race that year because I was pregnant. The past two years…I have no excuses for. When I got the event in my inbox this year I KNEW I just had to do it. So yesterday I registered! I must say I am super excited. Now that I have this goal and responsibility to participate I feel more inclined to get that run in and push myself more. Training is going to be a priority and I am going to challenge myself. I’m also looking forward to sharing this little journey with you. Wish me luck!
Congrats! I think having a purpose and a drive to run is key. I just started really “running” in the past month and it feels great! I had no idea it could be such a stress buster. I love the way I feel after accomplishing my goal of 1 or 2 miles.
I wish I could come run the 5K with you but maybe instead I will find my own 5K to attend
Happy training!
Good luck! Nice watching out for the little signs life sends us and even better for jumping on the opportunity!
Good luck! I am doing couch to 5k right now. I am SO not a runner. Or, I used to be not a runner. I guess I kind of am now.:)
Good for you! don’t let yourself feel bad about missing the others…life gets in the way of things sometimes. Focus your energy on this now. I remember as a kid my mom did those runs alot. She’d drag us kids to the school track while she practiced. Even as a kid I was proud of her. Your kids will be too.
I say go for it…
Good for you! I’m still not up to truly running in 5k’s yet – but it has made a big difference in my attitude just going and completing them – I’m so proud of my little T-shirt & number bib collection!
Awesome! Good luck and congrats on going for it!
Thanks! I’m really excited about it.
Best of luck to you Sheri! oh boy…I guess I should train too??
Sometimes all it takes is signing up for a race to give you that extra motivation.
I know what you mean about not wanting to push yourself. When I started running I wanted to do a half-marathon. People kept telling me I’d want to do a full marathon but I had no desire and I still don’t.
Don’t worry about your time, just focus on finishing without stopping.
Good luck! You’re doing a great thing for a wonderful cause. My friend’s Mom was taken early because of ALS so I know how much they need the support.
How awesome! Good luck and God bless you for doing so for such a worthy cause. I have sang for three ALS funerals and the families , in my opinion, seemed much too young.
Pam
Thanks Pam. It is truly very sad.