I miss running!
I know, there are some ways to safely run and socially distance but a) I’m still trying to cut risks as low as possible and b) it just isn’t the same! If COVID-19 didn’t basically cancel every marathon, I’d likely be training for my third half.
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A decade ago, I would’ve been surprised to hear myself say a phrase like <<I miss running>> but it’s true. Number 1️⃣9️⃣ on my list of things I’m glad I did in my twenties is getting into half-marathoning.
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Back in the day, I played a lot of sports, but I always thought of running as the thing I HAD to do in order to play the game. I couldn’t imagine having fun just running on its own. But that changed when I signed up for the Eugene Half in 2016. As my training progressed, I kept feeling like I surprised myself with longer distances and better times. I felt healthier than ever.
My last race was the San Diego Half in 2018. And I think I have a lot more races ahead of me, even though it’s harder to find the time to train with a kid and a full time job.
Here are a few races I’d love to do someday:
👟 A race in another country. Believe it or not, I looked into the Nairobi half marathon once, just for the irony
👟 Using a race as a chance to explore the heart of a city I don’t know too well.
👟One where I aim for a PR, or a 2:00 Time. Up until now, I’ve just ran to finish.
👟 A long distance relay. I’ve looked at one in Idaho that connects a bunch of breweries.
👟 Also, Hood To Coast
👟 Maybe a race in a National Park sometime
Anyone else have a similarly surprising relationships with running?