We had some family issues explode over the weekend. Since I'm not really the selfish type, I decided that the race will have to wait another day for me to beat it into submission.
cuz, that's EXACTLY what would have happened.
I'm also not one to ever consider training a waste.
Things I learned:
1.) I will always hate running in blistery cold, but I CAN run in blistery cold.
2.) I will never truly enjoy running 28 miles in a weekend.
3.) 26.2 miles is a stupid distance to run.
4.) When I run far, I get faster.
5.) I like getting faster.
6.) It was kind of nice going through the holiday season without having to worry about what I'm eating at parties.
7.) speaking of which, it's nice to go bite for bite with a teenager.
8.) I'm not sure if I will ever run a marathon again. Not sure....because there are other things I enjoy more. I didn't like giving those things up to run. However, if I ever feel the urge. I have some requirements:
a.) It's will not be in winter.
b.) It will have to be with friends.
c.) I can complain and complain all over again about how horrrible training is.
WHAT's NEXT?
well, I'm glad you asked. I have a May half marathon and a June century (bike thing).
Both to prepare me for Ironman Boulder in August where I will be going for a PR.
And if you think my run training is funny just wait until I'm running with a sore a$$ after being on the bike for 5 hours.
For now....
LET THE OFF SEASON BEGIN!
