Blech! I am so sick of dark, wet, cold days. Running for 10 minutes just to warm up, and then running home in a biting wind because the wind changed direction. Having to run in the evening when I am tired, supper needs to be cooked, and the baby is cranky. Coming home to a hungry, needy family and having to be Mom when all I want is 15 minutes to stretch and then a nice, hot bath.
I am in a funk. I was asked to run in a race with some church folks and I was sincerely flattered. I usually keep my running to myself, but last fall I ran in a race where there happened to be some folks from my church entered as well. So I guess my secret is out-
As flattered as I was to be asked, I declined. It was a trail run and it cost $25. I don't mind spending the $ when it is a race I really want to run, but a muddy race in cold, early March won't get $25 from me! Hopefully I will be asked again-
I am a race snob. I want my money's worth and I want a good time (race time). I don't run races for fun, I run them to be competitive with myself. I am really trying to whittle down my race times, and I think this summer will be the year I can get myself back into a sub 22 minute 5k. It may take all summer, but it is my official goal. I"ll take what I can get with the 10k and up. Last year was the "I just spent a year and a half pregnant and having a new baby, it's time to get back into it" year.
I'm looking to run a race a month from May through October. I better save my pennies!
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