It's easier for me to stay committed to regular exercise when I have an event goal. Workout partners are helpful too. I ran my first and only marathon two years ago. Prior to that I've run several road races of varying lengths, participated in mountain bike races, and triathlons. Triathlons are my favorite, but the logistics of tri training will be difficult for me this summer. I've chosen to run. I'd like to complete the Mid Mountain Marathon this September in Park City, Utah. It's a marathon on trails. There are a couple of shorter-distance events in August that I'd like to run also.
Running is relatively inexpensive and it's convenient for someone like me who's tethered to a three-year-old all day. I can run early in the morning and be home before the kids are awake on most days. It works for me.
I'm older and slower than I used to be, but running, riding, and swimming, all add a dimension to my life that I find not only physically rewarding, but emotionally therapeutic as well. Not unlike writing this blog. It helps me feel multi-faceted in my roles as mother and wife. The physical movement keeps me sane... a natural Prozac. [I've never been on an anti-depressant. I don't say that pridefully because there are times I, and my family, would have benefited from the medication. Just ask them.]
To track my training progress, I've started a new blog. It's called "See Chrisy run." I have a very loose plan for the blog's direction. We'll see how it goes. There's only one post so far, but my intention is to update regularly with how things are going, even if they're not going well.
If running or events aren't your thing, please simply send encouraging thoughts my way. Muchas gracias!
