10.6 miles.

Hmmm.

Somewhere in this crazy big-curly-haired head of mine, I've gotten the idea that on May 1st, I can run a 10.6 mile marathon. I don't even think its an idea, either. I think its seriously do-able.

My neighbor/co-worker did it last year, and today at work she told me she just signed up for the 2011 one. I'm totally tempted to do it. I am more then tempted. I am most likely going to sign up for it if its not sold out when I get my paycheck on the 10th.

Am I crazy? Who in their right mind would willingly WANT to run 10.6 miles?!

*Raises hand*

Oh. Me.

Running is a mental sport, and we are all INSANE.

Edit: FAIL. I just realized I'll be on a cruise (and in the middle of the ocean) on May 1st. Guess I'm back to my original goal of a half marathon in November 2011! 13.2, I'll be coming for you. Holla, craziness.

A New Inspiration!

I have something to keep me motivated to for at LEAST the next year!

THIS:


One of my best childhood friends is getting married in October '11, and last night she sent me the link to the dress. Luckily I love it, and its cheap, ha! ;)

One of my other friends is getting married that month as well, so I guess I'm gonna be busting my ass off for the next 11 months or so to make sure I look good for my friends!

I'm excited. I have to head up to Milpitas to try on the dress/order my size/color in the next few weeks and I'm looking forward to it. I've been TO weddings before, but never been IN a wedding. Looking forward to getting glamed up and smokin' hot! :D

WOOT!

Run Forrest Run 5k Experience!

the training.

the anticipation.

the excitement.

the nerves.

I'm pretty sure i experienced all of these thoughts and emotions running through my head in the hour leading up to the race on that Saturday. did i train long enough? this wait is KILLING me! oh my gosh, there's so many runners around me, i love this feeling. uh...am i going to trip and fall or pass out?

i started my running adventure at the end of august/beginning of September, using the Couch to 5k program. the first week was HARD. i could barely run a full MINUTE, let alone 3 miles! and now, here it was a mere 13 weeks later, running a 5k.

and ok, ok. i know 3 miles isn't far. but for me, it is a milestone.

i initially was going to run with my friend Babs, but she hurt her knee a few weeks ago and hasn't ran since, fearing she'd make it worse. for awhile i thought about not doing the 5k. after getting off the jillian cruise, i have been super motivated and working out regularly (and loosing 7 pounds in the process. WHAT?! where'd the fat fall off from? haha...) so the Friday before the race i went down to the convention center where the health and fitness expo was being held and signed up for late registration.

5 minutes, $30, a shirt & bib later...I WAS REGISTERED. I went and walked the course to become familiar with it, grinned ear to ear, and then went home and did a happy dance. (literally. i danced around my studio.)

Saturday i woke up quite early. I stretched, ate a banana & some peanut butter, drank some powerade. I wanted to make sure i was set to go! Headed down around 8am, and watched the end of the kids’ 3k. Dude, those kids run FAST!

Finally, they corralled us 5k-ers into the street, and with a countdown of “10, 9, 8...RUN FORREST RUN!” we were off!

Stupidly, I did not check to see if my laces were tied tightly, so before I even hit the 1 mile mark I had to stop to tie my left shoe. Seriously?! I picked up my speed to catch up on some lost time, and ran my way through the next mile or so where...MY DAMN RIGHT SHOELACE CAME UNDONE. UGGHHH!

I made it through the 3 miles though, and when I turned the corner and saw the finish line i couldn't believe it was over.

31:05 was my time. I’m happy with it. It could use much improvement, but hey! Its my first and the only goal i had was to finish, and that i did!

Afterwards, I met the wonderful Cindy Lou! We were both on the Jillian Cruise, but hadn’t met in person. She found me on Facebook, and I spotted her afterwards and we chatted and gushed for a half hour. We have a lot in common and I’m glad we met! HI CL!! :D

So now I am hooked and want to do more. I actually made a goal to run the HALF marathon next November. it sounds crazy, but I think I could do it.

Less than 24 hours from now...

Its here, its here, its here!

My first 5k (aka first race EVER) is tomorrow! Wish me luck!