Today is Day 1 of half marathon training. You might think that since I am attempting to run a half marathon that I love running. I don't. I HATE HATE HATE running. It's the worst exercise, I'm terrible at it, and did I mention that I HATE it? Right now I'm thinking of a million excuses why I shouldn't run today. The kids have runny noses...I have a blanket to crotchet...I ate ice cream for breakfast...... But I've also committed to doing it and I don't want to be someone who says they'll do something and then flakes out.
If I were "good" at running I would do it all the time. Currently I run at a 10-12 minute mile (slower if I run more) which means that my husband could beat me in a 5K race without training. This is after 18 months of a gym membership and months of running previously. I also am lugging about 20 lbs of extra body weight that jiggles and jangles around when I run. Thankfully I am tall so I hide it pretty well under normal circumstances, but running is not a normal circumstance!
While I complain about how much I hate running, it doesn't change the fact that I have 2 miles waiting for me today. I think I'll make some time after lunch.....or dinner....
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