I've become to understand that I function really well with goals. I like the structure of following a plan and having a goal keeps me going forwards, not backwards.
Tuesday morning I took a big breath and registered for the Gold Coast Half Marathon!!!! AHHHHH!!! What have I done!!!!
My husband surprised me the night before asking if I wanted him to register too and run with me. I'm no hero, I'm happy to have someone to run with. So, it was a quick yes.
It wasn't too many months ago and I was limiting my running by saying, 'I'm only going to run 5km, 5km is my limit.' Then I ran a couple of 10kms and the same self talk, 'I'm only going to run 10km, 10km is my limit.'
I truly don't know where the half will take me. I'm not going to say never again. I do have dodgy knees from surgery and do have to take care of them.
I have 16 weeks to train for my half and I will complete it, hopefully within 2 hours 30 minutes.
And then who knows?????? Will I go back to 5 and 10km distances and improve those paces with the odd half thrown in for fun????
Who knows the answer to those questions.
You have definitely kicked some major goals Sue! Well done :) One thing I know for sure, is that once you have done your half you will definitely be looking around for a challenge :)
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that running will never completely disappear from your goal list though.
Good Luck for your Half Marathon training. I am looking forward to seeing it unfold.