Mile 47

So, I have ran a total of 47 miles since I started training. 47 MILES! Never in my life did I ever think I could be able to say that.

I run on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The week runs vary from 3 to 4 to 5 miles, getting longer as the training progresses. I will start the 4 mile week day runs tomorrow.

The mornings I run during the week, my alarm goes off at 6 am. Now, I am DEFINITELY NOT a morning person, but surprisingly, I am able to jump right out of bed. I am outside by 6:15 am, and back in the house by 7 am, or a little before... I have been averaging 13 minutes miles (this is while running 4 minutes, walking 1 minute intervals).

Saturday mornings are a little different story. Since our runs begin at 7 am, I stay in on Friday nights. As I lay in bed, trying to go to sleep, I get nervous, 'can I really run 7 miles?', I think to myself. This was specifically going through my head last Friday. I try to come up with reasons not to do it, but my 'don't be a wimp' inner voice wins out, and sure enough, I am up and ready to go.

The great thing about doing something that I NEVER thought I could do, is the feeling of accomplishment after getting done. Last Saturday I did 7 miles, which I've never done before, and it is a GREAT feeling!

So, the moral of the story is, never underestimate yourself. You CAN do what you might have thought was once impossible. All you have to do is try.

Peace out,
Mandi

P.S. Much thanks to my running partner last Saturday, Sandy. She put up with me, weird noises and all! And those shots sure did help, too!