6 Is Basically 26.2, Right?
>> 20 December 2008
As some of you know, I talked about training for a marathon.
Well, I am now officially committed to the 14 Nov 2009 Run the River Marathon from Folsom, CA to Sacramento, CA. I heard that they give the runners a 50-meter headstart, then release the prisoners from Folsom Prison to chase after us -- like the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona. Added incentive to run faster than we normally would, I suppose.
I acquired a coach about two weeks ago -- he's my sister's coach and was kind enough to take me on after I applied for admission. (Actually, between you and me, I'm convinced affirmative action played a role in the decision...with my sister being only half-Asian, and Coach undoubtedly needing to fill his quota of at least one full-Asian runner, I was allowed in)
Anyway, I logged my longest run to date yesterday: 6 miles. I know. This is chump change to you seasoned distance runners, but it was raining and freezing out there. And those running/training montages from the Rocky movies? Not nearly as cool or inspiring when you're the one doing it.
Anyway, here's the running diary from yesterday's run:
Mile 0.02 - I hate this. I want to quit.
Mile 1 - Still hate this. Want to quit.
Mile 1.5 - Need to start brainstorming possible injuries that justify quitting.
Mile 2.5 - Thank you, thank you, thank you for iPods.
Mile 5 - Focus. All. Effort. On. Breathing.
Mile 6 - Just chant it. Tylenol. Advil. Motrin. Tylenol. Advil. Motrin.
Cooldown - There was a 30 minute span of time where I don't remember anything, so I'm assuming I blacked out.
7 ideas preached:
You can totally do it. And 6 miles is nothing... come on you big baby. Jk. To be honest, since my marathon, I haven't run more than five miles....
And I might take you up on the offer for your photographs. Lemme know which ones you think would work. You will get almost all the credit too!
Oh yeah, 6 equals 26.2. Once you get past 6, hey just do the same thing 4 more times and you're about there. Piece of cake, right??
Dude you're not even close...just give up...it's over...you're toast! Just kidding. If I can run 13.1 you can totally run 26.2. And if you can't I will taunt you until you die of shame...so if that's not motivation, i don't know what is :)
Funny stuff JD.
So Jenna and I went for a run today in Temecula, CA (where her sister lives). We got a little lost, but 6.5 miles later we made it home.
I know you don't know me (that's what you get for having your blog as your signature... ;) ) but as a seasoned veteran of run/walking lots of miles in a row very slowly, I felt it was my duty to let you know that it doesn't really get any better. I know that probably doesn't make you feel better, but the bragging rights (and medals) that accompany finishing a marathon definitely make it all worth it. Oh, and to combat soreness after a long run, try chocolate milk.
Good luck!!
The blackout period of a workout is nice.
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