Ok, so its not exactly top secret if you follow me on Twitter.
Here it goes:
I’m flying to Halifax in May to run the Bluenose Half Marathon with Lynn and Angie!!!!!
I told myself after my most recent disastrous half in May, that I might stop running races. My plan was to continue to train at that distance, but not run the actual race. Racing was making me hate a sport that I love.
I have a couple of issues with races.
- The cost. Why pay steep entry fees to run? My Dad always bugs me about this, and I kind of get his point. Why do I need to enter an event to run 21k?
- Time goals. I’ve beat my time goals before, but I’ve also missed them. On the occasions that I’ve missed them I tend to lose sight of the fact that I just ran a huge distance, and just focus on the fact that I sucked.
But, when these 2 incredible ladies starting mentioning the half marathon distance, I kind of got excited in my pants!
I’m sure I’ve gushed before about these 2… but I must do it again. The three of us have been “together” for just about 4 years now. We’ve seen each other through our ups and our downs, even though we lived provinces apart. I feel such a strong connection to each of them, because they just get me. Its as simple as that. One might think that there would be periods of awkwardness, but when I met each of them for the first time it was just like meeting an old friend. Cheesy, but true.
I couldn’t fathom the thoughts of not being there with them when they crossed the finish line. I couldn’t think of better company to run my 10th half marathon with!
A while back I posted confessed that I had gained 20 lbs since my wedding. I have a new goal, and I’m ready to go public with it.
I WILL RUN MY 10TH HALF MARATHON 20LBS SKINNIER.
Good thing I’m already down 8lbs (since I recommited) because I tend to gain weight while training.
I’m so pumped… you have nooooooooo idea!
23 comments:
I can't wait to see you again!
Yaaaay! So exciting.
I love you.
:)
We've got this girl!
This is why I heart you to bits! I have discovered running and realize that it is something that I enjoy SOOO much and it is all because of YOU (and Marie!) all of those years ago when I saw that it wasn't such a far-fetched idea for ME to try it too! Seriously, without you guys I never would have even CONSIDERED it just assuming that I wasn't cut out for it.
For me setting a goal for a half marathon is just as steep as a FULL and there is no one else I would rather celebrate it with because I know that you simply love to run and I don't have to worry about competing and I can just enjoy every single kilometer and then screach my freaking head off at the end! WOOOOOT!
Woohoo!! Super jealous of ya'll! I will be cheering you on from Connecticut!! You all inspire me. I know you will do great, Amy!!
that's such great news! what better way to do it than with friends.
I am running my first half in May with a friend as well and I can't believe I'm actually gonna do it!
you guys are going to be great!
yay for your 10th half!!!
If I wasn't running the women's half in TO the next weekend, I totally would have joined you all.
I LOVE this.
I'm with Marie...if I hadn't committed to run in Cincinnati, I would have been there.
You guys are awesome.
Sounds FUN! Jealous!
Hey Guys....I am so not anywhere near ready to run a half marathon....however if you guys need someone to be around the half way mark cheering her ass for you all...I'd love to be there to cheer for you!!!!
Way to go! It's so wonderful to have people that just "get you" when you don't have that awkwardness, when you don't have to explain yourself or anything like that. I cant' think of any better way to run!
My goal is to run the NCM this May - so I'll be following you closely to see how training is going.
Love your committment my dear.
Now you have a goal to work towards....I need something as I'm struggling with motivation to train at the moment in this weather.
Great job, Amy! I think it's amazing just to say you're running your TENTH half marathon!!! That's amazing
How exciting for all of you!
You are such an inspiration. Your honesty with your struggles and successes is refreshing.
The idea of a half marathon has floated in my head for a while now, but I'm a big old chicken $hit! Maybe that would be a good reason to tackle it. The longest I've ever run though is 10K. I will be cheering you on every step of the way!
Wow! Huge news, and so exciting! Wonderful goal for a wonderful event! Good luck!
I'm so excited for you!!! That is wonderful! I hope it's the best half marathon EVER!
If you want motivation to lose those 20 pounds you can join the challenge! (Did you get my emails about this? I never got a reply so I decided to use the website anyway.)
http://challenge.lostincolor.com :)
How exciting! You'll do awesome, and you've got great support!
~HB
What exciting news. Wishing you all the best.
And Jen and I will be there too to cheer you through the finish line.....
I'm so proud of all three of you!
YAY!!!!! I am so excited for this!!!
And I PROMISE. You will have your West Coast Cheerleaders (Cat and I) cheering you on at the finish line!!!!!
YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO ROCK IT!!!!
How cool! I'm from Halifax :-) It always seems to rain for the Bluenose marathon...
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