So I signed up for my first half marathon today. Hopefully I don't regret it. I don't think I will though. I've been a fairly consistent runner for a while now but usually my runs are like 3.5 to 4 mile runs. Occasionally I throw in a 6 or 8 mile run for kicks & giggles. So the jump to 13.1 miles is kind of a big jump for me. So why did I decide to make the big jump then? Well it's a combination of reasons really:
- First - I've been wanting to do one for a while & told myself at the New Year that this would be the year.
- Second - My new roommate is doing the same marathon & invited me to do it with her.
- Third - I am now attempting running early in the morning with my amazing friend, Addie.
- Fourth - I volunteered at the Iron Man competition down in St. George this weekend and was inspired. But only partially inspired because I know I will never be nuts enough to do an Iron Man race.
- Fifth - I've been on this kick the last few days of telling myself that I can do great things and accomplish awesome things. (And yes I'm admitting that I talk to myself as though I were my own personal life coach.)
So there you go. That is why I signed up to run a half marathon. Luckily it isn't until the end of August so I have plenty of time to prepare. I should be fine.
Top of Utah Half Marathon here I come!
