Running goal

I've finally made a decision for what I wanted to run in October. I originally wanted to run a 1/2 marathon again, but once I started reading Run Like a Mother, my goals got inspired to do a full. If you run, want to start to run, are a mom, are a female, this is a great read to get more info on running. There is no running regime in it but mostly words of wisdom from fellow mom-runners. It certainly inspired me, I know I can do a half marathon, I figure I could do a full so I toyed with this idea for a few months now.

The bottom line is I couldn't do it. We are away every other weekend this summer and We (hubby and I) are rarely home together, which also means I can't get a 3 hour run in and there is no way the kids will do that. So....I'm all for doing another half and knocking some time off of my last one. I feel so much better with this decision...I know so dumb to put more stress on myself that is self-induced. I just felt a full would be such a great achievement. But I'm certainly looking forward to shorter training runs and a little more time to spare. I'm going to try to follow Hal Higdons training as best I can to help get me a little faster. Today I ran 7 km and it was slow and hard for me but I also have to adjust to this eating program as well.

My running goal, Detroit Free Press 1/2 Marathon. The one the Biggest Loser members did last year. I'm excited.

Why?

A friend of mine asked why would I want to do these runs. For me its a goal to train for. I need something to train for or I feel my running doesn't get me anywhere. I like the accomplishment on finishing something. Honestly I really don't know why I like to challenge myself this way. I just do. My girlfriend on the other hand, said she has no desire to do a 1/2 (she could physically do it however). That is the key, I have a desire to do it. Some do and some don't, its just the way it goes. I love running...sort of...most days....once I'm done. For me I have absolutely no desire to do a triatholon...so I get what she means.

My eats are the same and boring but look what my sad garden sprung up on me! Beautiful tomatoes and cucumbers! All I did was literally plant the stuff, I just weeded today, I don't water, fertalize, etc. And my garden still loves me back.