Well, I didn't do the run this morning :( My shin splits are to the point where I need to rest for a week and get better before my real TNT training starts. On that note, I'm going to post a link to my website in case any kind hearted strangers want to donate! Thanks in advance!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/or/portland08/aabernathy
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
Busy, busy!
Wow, it's been a few days since I've been on and A LOT has happened. My new job has taken off and I realize it's going to keep me pretty busy. I signed up for Team in Training last night so I'm officially committed to running Porland (and raising some money in the process)! I have my first 5 k tomorrow morning that has me a little nervous (not so much for the race but because my shin splits aren't getting any better, I'm going on a short run today just to see how they are doing). I"m so excited about getinng established here and it's all so exhausting...physically from working out, mentally from learning my new job, and emotionally from being seperated from my husband and step daughter. It's all for the best though and I know it's making me a stronger person, more capable of doing this marathon and being a well rounded person over all. My whole mentality seems a lot more positive and I'm excited each day as opposed to wondering what it's all for. I really feel like we made the right decision and I can't wait till the 17th for my first group run and I can't wait till the 21st to see my husband and get him out here so we can really start our new life! Well, I'm gonna go enjoy the beautiful sunshine and bust out a few miles. I'll post tomorrow after my run! Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Support
So, I made it to my new coast (or old, depending on which way you look at it) and had my first Oregon run today. It went well, pretty hilly but mostly on the downward so it was great. I am having some shin split issues so I'll be icing tonight.
On a personal note, I want to take a minute to write about my wonderful husband who I miss more than anything. He can't come out here for a few more weeks and it's sad without him :( I know, I sound like a total sap but I did want to express in this blog how important support is and, he is, hands down my biggest supporter. He encourages me when I don't want to run, he reminds me why I do it and he is so proud of me. I love him for who he is and how much he loves me, he really is the greatest husband a girl could ask for. I guess whenever I feel like giving up, knowing how proud I make him makes me take that next step.
On a personal note, I want to take a minute to write about my wonderful husband who I miss more than anything. He can't come out here for a few more weeks and it's sad without him :( I know, I sound like a total sap but I did want to express in this blog how important support is and, he is, hands down my biggest supporter. He encourages me when I don't want to run, he reminds me why I do it and he is so proud of me. I love him for who he is and how much he loves me, he really is the greatest husband a girl could ask for. I guess whenever I feel like giving up, knowing how proud I make him makes me take that next step.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Why?
As I lay in bed last night, nursing my sore legs, I began to question myself and my motives...why in the world am I doing this? So, I woke up this morning after thinking about that question (and dreaming about it...I had a wonderful running dream where it was a breeze...) and thought I'd blog real quick and put down my reasons why so, whenever I get discouraged or frustrated or thinking I can't do it, I can look back and remember why I'm doing it and hopefully that will push me through the hard times ('cause we all know there will be hard times!)
1. I have wanted to run a marathon since I was in college; I really didn't have time to devote and train for it then and there is no better time than the present.
2. I want to prove to myself that I can do it...I've "started training" for half marathons more times than I can count and always give up, I want to believe in myself and prove that I can do this!
3. The new leg muscles are definitely a plus :)
4. I think this is the most important but I want to do this because I need a "thing". It is so much more than it sounds but, right now, I'm finding myself in a point in my life where I wake up, attend to my step daughter, go to work, come home, spend time w/the husband eat, watch tv and sleep (now, there is nothing wrong with that life, I LOVE my life and my husband and my step daughter and wouldn't trade that for the world). However, there is no real "April time". We all need that time to do something that we love and devote time to being our real self...and spend a little time each day focusing on ourselves. Whether that be meditating, yoga, reading, knitting, fixing your car or whatever, one needs time to really have some inner reflection, those are the times that you define yourself, that you realize what's valuable in life and that make the rest of life meaningful. To me, that time is running, when I run, I can think about the day, wonder what tomorrow is going to be like, contemplate the meaning of it all...you know! Anyway, I need that time.
5. Finally, I just need something active and somewhat competitive. As I've said, I found that post-high school, working out became a challenge because I was no longer doing organized sports. In college, it was easy because I was in Navy ROTC and also lived in San Diego...staying in shape really wasn't an option :) I guess I always considered (well, still do consider) myself an athlete but then, I moved to VA where the in shape population isn't as staggering as San Diego and I found myself busy and realizing the gym wasn't all that fun. That, plus the first year of marriage syndrome brought me to a place - physically in both a vain and health realated way- that I'm not happy with. Basically, I let myself go a little....now, it's time to get myself back!
6. I'm going to look into Team in Training for this marathon...there is an informational meeting in P-town next week that I'm going to attend. Currently, I work in the non-profit sector (today is my last day) and I'm jumping into the corporate world so I'd really like to be able to give back in some way since I won't be doing so at work....no better way than combining two things I love, right? Team in Training will be motivation in and of itself...
So, that's my why...it's more reasons than I originally thought so now, I really have no excuses!
1. I have wanted to run a marathon since I was in college; I really didn't have time to devote and train for it then and there is no better time than the present.
2. I want to prove to myself that I can do it...I've "started training" for half marathons more times than I can count and always give up, I want to believe in myself and prove that I can do this!
3. The new leg muscles are definitely a plus :)
4. I think this is the most important but I want to do this because I need a "thing". It is so much more than it sounds but, right now, I'm finding myself in a point in my life where I wake up, attend to my step daughter, go to work, come home, spend time w/the husband eat, watch tv and sleep (now, there is nothing wrong with that life, I LOVE my life and my husband and my step daughter and wouldn't trade that for the world). However, there is no real "April time". We all need that time to do something that we love and devote time to being our real self...and spend a little time each day focusing on ourselves. Whether that be meditating, yoga, reading, knitting, fixing your car or whatever, one needs time to really have some inner reflection, those are the times that you define yourself, that you realize what's valuable in life and that make the rest of life meaningful. To me, that time is running, when I run, I can think about the day, wonder what tomorrow is going to be like, contemplate the meaning of it all...you know! Anyway, I need that time.
5. Finally, I just need something active and somewhat competitive. As I've said, I found that post-high school, working out became a challenge because I was no longer doing organized sports. In college, it was easy because I was in Navy ROTC and also lived in San Diego...staying in shape really wasn't an option :) I guess I always considered (well, still do consider) myself an athlete but then, I moved to VA where the in shape population isn't as staggering as San Diego and I found myself busy and realizing the gym wasn't all that fun. That, plus the first year of marriage syndrome brought me to a place - physically in both a vain and health realated way- that I'm not happy with. Basically, I let myself go a little....now, it's time to get myself back!
6. I'm going to look into Team in Training for this marathon...there is an informational meeting in P-town next week that I'm going to attend. Currently, I work in the non-profit sector (today is my last day) and I'm jumping into the corporate world so I'd really like to be able to give back in some way since I won't be doing so at work....no better way than combining two things I love, right? Team in Training will be motivation in and of itself...
So, that's my why...it's more reasons than I originally thought so now, I really have no excuses!
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