A while back, Streefy ran the Vancouver half marathon (Yay Streef!). I had volunteered to train with her since running by yourself in the cold months of March & April, not to mention occasionally in the rain/snow, is really not that fun. So once a week, almost with out fail, we'd go for a 5-7km run after work. Prior to this decision, the fact that I hadn't even walked at a pace faster than a 20 km mile in recent months, didn't even enter into my decision making process as I agreed to embark on this adventure and at times, surviving the run was questionable. Even so, I somehow managed, through the pain, stomach cramps, cold, falling apart and once feeling like I was going to keel over and die, to always finish the run.
Streefy has now decided to train for the Kelowna half marathon on Thanksgiving weekend and I have once again volunteered to train with her. I'm not really sure why I continue to do this to myself because I don't particularly like running. (Who knew I was such a masochist.) While Streefy has convince Kmay to join her, I am still on the fence. Trying to keep up with 2 gals, one who has already run a half marathon and the other who's parents used to run marathons and she would frequently join them on runs, is a bit daunting - especially when you take into account the leg length difference. Although to be fair, Streefy does run at my pace instead of the pace her longer limbs set for her.
Regardless of my pending decision, Streefy and I have been out once a week running again and each run she tries to convince me join them on their adventure. We'll see. For now, I'll maybe attempt to reach the 10km mark and not fall to pieces.
3 comments:
That's awesome. You can do it!
July 17, 2009 at 10:52 PMYOU CAN DOOOOO IT!!!!!!!!
July 17, 2009 at 11:42 PMAnd I am sure you would kick my ass by the end of it!
Thanks for running with me :)
All you need is Redbull.
July 22, 2009 at 12:20 PMPost a Comment