Be the Change

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A long time between updates, once again!

So it's two days before my next race! I did experience some random sciatica pain two days ago, but overall, I think I'm ready for the race! I'm not at all familiar with the course, so it will be a lot different from my first race (where I practiced several times so I had a technique in place), plus it is multi-terrain! I've never run in the woods before, so that ought to be a challenge. I just hope I don't trip...

I've come a long way since April!

I wanted to run when I was young. I remember a few times, just starting out jogging on roads near my house. I always gave up right away. In high school, they wanted us to run a mile under 10 minutes, but no one showed us how to do it! Now I can run it in about 9 minutes.

I wholeheartedly believe in the Couch-to-5k Program. I've linked it before, and here it is again: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I'm proof that it works, and I known several others (of various ages, body types, weights, genders, etc.) who have gone from no running experience to those who can run a 5k!

After I finished the C25k Program, I started training to get faster and stronger. I focused on the 5k distance because I was afraid to add distance too soon. I've been running hills a lot, which builds strength. I've also recently started doing speed training, which is difficult, but rewarding. I've learned to be able to run while breathing hard. As long as I'm not totally out of breath, I can keep going. It's amazing what your body can do if you train!

My sister and I found a half-marathon really close to us. We're thinking about training for it for next Summer! It's 13.1 miles, and the cool thing is that everyone who finishes gets a medal! I want a medal!

I joined a new Wellness program at work, and we're building a program to get our teammates to be healthy. It's really exciting for me!