So... I have been feeling a bit lazy and bored lately (perhaps these two feelings don't go hand-in-hand...but it feels like that right now). I'm in need of a project. I applied for some curriculum development projects - but no one seems to want to hire someone who is working in Colombia. :( I also have been less active than I should be. So after reading through my Bucket List for the 15th time and being inspired by friend Ms. Sophia Burton, I signed up for the Media Maratón Bogotá. No I haven't been running, unless playing basketball once a week with 14 year old girls counts (it doesn't in my book). And yes, the city is located 8,612 feet above sea level, making breathing a bit more difficult. Still, the bucket list said run a half marathon in another country, so you betcha I'm going to do this. I mean I've run a marathon before and I've run two half marathons before...so how hard could this be, right?!
Wrong.
Today, I went for my first run. Runner's World tells me, if I consider myself a beginner (I do.), that I need 14 weeks to train. I currently have 21. So I've decided that I need to run 30 minutes 2 times each week and then an hour on the weekends (ideally). Today I gave myself 30 minutes. I ended up running 33 minutes and only going 2.75 miles. That's a 12 minute mile! Oh dear. I've got some work to do. I'm also totally pooped...and sore...and hungry....and I only went 2.75 miles on a completely flat road.
Still, I have something to work towards and that feels wonderful. Will keep you posted on my progress and if you have tips on nutrition, cross-training, etc. I'm all ears! :)
Great goal! I don't think I could do it (well, I know I could but that's because I think anything is possible for each one of us). Well, I could but it's very difficult with exercise-induced asthma that worsens the longer I exercise. I always did short-distance in track & field at at school.
ReplyDeleteSo I admire you greatly and support you in your efforts!!