Thanksgiving is, easily, in the top 3 of my favorite days of the year. There are the obvious reasons like food, football, friends, and messing around with your family but this year I’ve added a new one. Streaking!
Sorry folks, not that kind of streaking... Or maybe I should say you're welcome!
It's time for a running streak!
It’s these hibernation months that get to me. Last year I finished the Cbus half late October and a 5k on Thanksgiving. After that?
Nothin.
The holidays came around and I was eating just as much, if not more, than I ate during the training months. Except I wasn’t running like I was in training. I’m not trying to sound over critical of myself. Rest is very important, but in the spring of last year I felt like I had to start my conditioning all over again. I felt like a slug. This year is starting to be not much different. I'm coming up with a lot of excuses.
I'd say my biggest excuse is shoes. I have over 300 miles on both of my pairs. In my extensive recreational reading of running publications and websites I have it in my head that I should only do 300-500 miles on my shoes. These numbers have captured my focus. I don't like that. They're just numbers. I don't think they're made up though because my shoes look pretty beat up.
A couple days ago I stopped myself and these thoughts. I'm complaining because my TWO pairs of shoes are too worn out. I have two pairs of just running shoes. That's more than most people have of normal shoes. I'm blessed and very thankful.
Which brings me back to Thanksgiving. I’m taking part in a holiday running streak challenge sponsored by Runners World. From Thanksgiving to New Years I’ll be running at least a mile a day. Starts Thursday with a few thousand people at the Perry Rotary Turkey Trot. It's time to get motivated. I'm lacing up my experienced shoes and dumping the excuses.
I'm looking forward to the challenge so I can start 2013 on the right.... foot. Next year is going to be very busy. I'm in the process of planning a 5k for Active:Water, completing my first triathlon, running either a half or full marathon in the spring, and recruiting/fund-raising/training for the Akron marathon for Active:Water in September. Not to mention my lovely family, work and school.
I'm asking anyone and everyone to join me in this quest. Whether it's emotional or physical assistance. We're going to kick the crap out of 2013. Kickin butt. Takin names. Buildin wells. Savin lives!
Who's comin with me??
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