Run away! Run away!
No, don't run away from this blog. It's a Monty Python and the Holy Grail quote.
But - while Monty Python and the Holy Grail IS the best movie ever, and while I'd love to talk about it ad nauseum - what I really want to do is draw your attention to my continued running (OK, jogging) exploits, in which (a) I can now run a mile straight without stopping, which I honestly had NEVER done before and (b) I've decided I need a concrete goal.
So what's the big-picture goal, now that it's not "get a mile without keeling over?"
Glad you asked.
I'm going to practice until I can enter and run the entire distance of a 5K race.
That's 3.1 miles.
Yes, most people could do that in their sleep. And no, I don't intend to win the race or, for that matter, even be at all "fast." In my head I have the idea of doing it in 30 minutes or less, which is probably a bit ambitious given my current skill level (zero) and my current trouble breathing (huge).
But, it's something to aim for. I don't even know WHAT 5K I would run yet, but I'll keep you posted if I come up with one. Wish me luck!
Louise · September 12, 2008 8:56 AM
Hi Joni,
I'm so proud of you! You can do this. How's the basement problem? I love you. (I know that's not much help.)
Love, Weez
PS: I found some light-sensitive window candles! They come in electric and battery.
Adriane · September 12, 2008 8:57 AM
Totally would run one with you, and maybe in the future we can, but I'm not able to run until I get my OTHER knee fixed. I am addicted to 5Ks and I think you'd enjoy the fun of running with a lot of other people who are tackling their own goals.
Marie Elena · September 12, 2008 2:48 PM
I did my first 5K last year and it was great! Here's a list of all of the local (and some not local) races left in 2008: http://www.yorkroadraces.com/info_about_races.htm
Good luck!