After roughly fifteen years of smoking, I finally quit on September 19th. I decided to do the Couch 2 5K program. I started that one week later, on September 26th. I ran my first 5K on December 4th, with about one week left of the program to finish. That race was run in the snow, sleet, and ice. It was a humbling experience. My time for that race was about 38 minutes. I can now run a 5K in about 32 minutes. So, eleven months of "practice" have paid off.
Since then I completed the Shamrock Shuffle in April. That race was a blast and I plan on doing it every year. Along with the Jingle Bell 5K, since that was my very first race.
"Still trying to figure out how to be a rock star. Trying to figure life out in general."
ReplyDeleteI've always believed that others helps us figure life out. I still believe that. But then I got into the solitude (of sorts) of running, and I'm damn amazed at the insights that come when my legs are moving and my feet are hitting the ground.
Ken, you are so right. I really get some great ideas and inspirations when I'm running.
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