It's funny to me that when I get depressed or go through a rough patch in my life, I slack in my training. Why though?! Running is what brings me instant joy! I always feel sooo much better after a run. No matter how hard the run is, or how short or long it was. Next time I get in a slump, someone remind me to go run! haha.
Saddest thing ever: I decided I am not running the Grand Rapids Marathon this fall. I already registered, and when I drive to Muskegon, I hear a million advertisements for it and it makes me so sad! But I haven't been training, and you just can't fake a marathon. I am doing the Denver R&R half next weekend though! AND shocker.. I'm not wearing my watch when I do it! I've never done that before! Ran for fun! I mean, just fun. No times involved.
I do plan on doing another marathon within the next year. And it'd be awesome to actually go to Boston. I qualified last year, but I just don't have time for training. Or the funds really. I missed registration for 2012, so 2013 maybe? That is, if the world doesn't end in 2012! (joking of course!)
I miss running with Marley! Running with her is our gossip time, and one of the best stress relievers ever! I took Isabel to the track the other day, and it was so wonderful. I think we both needed that.
I also miss running club! Scott & Brad were kind enough to designate last Wednesday just for me since I haven't been able to go. That was the most I've ran, laughed & ate in soo long. I needed that. Speaking of running club, congrats to all the awesome ultrarunners who just ran the 50miler last weekend. What an accomplishment!
And I miss running with my dog! She needs that too. I swear I'm gonna get my act together soon & run like I used to. Last year, I was in the middle of my infamous streak. I ran 226 days consecutively before I broke my foot. I made SURE I ran. It wasn't about will I, it was WHEN will I. If I didn't have a sitter, and it was late at night, I'd put Isabel in her stroller & I'd push her up & down my road (which is only .1mi) and get my mileage in, in the dark. I even have a treadmill now, I didn't before, and I STILL am just not feeling it. I wish I did. Running brings so much happiness into my life.
I need to figure out how to be a single mom & a marathoner. Both are difficult, but I need to do both. I really NEED to. Only a runner would understand that.
