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I'm back
Not that I ever really really left. I'm getting my sh*t together in my personal life...or at least making progress. Seeing a therapist, making some hard decisions, getting my ducks in a row...etc. I made the very difficult decision to bail on two big races a few weeks back and it turned out to be a great call. I'm in week 3 of training for the Covered Bridges half marathon in Vermont and it is clicking! My 6 miler on Saturday was possibly the best run I've had in over a year. It wasn't super duper fast, but it was very respectable and I think I could have easily pushed the pace a bit faster. My last mile was a good minute faster than the average pace. Today's 3.5 I was back at my old "comfortably hard" pace with no real problem. In the wind. Running hasn't truly felt this good in a very long time. I actually had tears in mile 4 of my long run this weekend.
I'm pouring my hearbreak into my running and it seems to be working.
Re: I'm back
Running on the Rhode
I hate you very much
Nope. I won't be ready for that one. I'm focusing on Vermont. After that I'm going to drop the distance for a little while and focus on getting faster. Doing a bunch of 5k's etc. Haven't decided on what my plan is for the fall. I really want another crack at Newport. But we'll see.
Congrats again on Shamrock. You are so inspiring! Rock on!
Ah, OK. Half marathons ain't going anywhere. I think you will be more than ready for Newport! I am most likely coming back for that one, since it fits perfectly into my training plan for Marine Corps.
Thanks! Rock On to you too!
Running on the Rhode
I hate you very much
Sorry about the difficult times. But kudos to you for getting back in the swing of things. I hope running provides a good outlet for you as you figure sh!t out.
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2011/2012 Races
12/17/2011 Christmas Caper 10K
2/11/2012 Have a Heart 5K
3/17/2012 DC RNR Half Marathon
4/22/2012 10M Parkway Classic
10/28/2012 Marine Corps Marathon
I'm so sorry that you are going through a hard time and that you are dealing with heartbreak. How awful
Hugs to you from Vermont!
Good for you for enjoying your runs and making the best out of a horrible situation. I have been running the route a few times for the covered bridge half and I am so excited! I did 9.5 miles this morning and I cannot wait until June! Hope to still get a chance to meet up with you at the race!
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Agreed. Running has provided such a great outlet for me when I need it.
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