So, I’ve done it again. I’ve pushed myself out of the comfort zone one more time. This time physically. So, no more couch potato, no more excuses or I’ll start on Monday. Yup, ‘cause this time I signed up to run my first marathon as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training!! Me running a marathon and I’ve never done any sports!!
And now, after only 3 weeks of training I’m soooo hooked!!! I still have 4 more months until the event and I’m already thinking about next season. Through Team in Training I’ve met incredible people whose life stories have inspired me and turned a light back on that had been blown out by a storm a while back.
Although I can’t complaint about how my life has been since I moved to California, this experience has brought back the Zilaida that I was back in college when I was joggling going to school full time, working part time, running a students’ association and networking within my field. I used to look back and reminisce “oh, those day”, but not no more. Now I embrace the present, make the most out of it and look forward to what’s yet to come.
Three weeks of training, Monday-Thursday and Saturday runs, and I’ve already ran 4.5 miles and will be going for 6 this Saturday. Imagine that! After this Saturday I’ll still have 20 more miles to go to complete the 26.2 miles of a marathon, but I’m on my way!
I’ve noticed my body responding to the intense training, and slowly see that those pains and aches slowly become ‘just part of it’ and fade away. I’ve been told that it's that my body is just getting used to its new regimen. I guess so.
Can’t wait to see what these next 4 months are going to be like and all the Saturday runs all over the bay area that are said to be just beautiful!
P.S. To learn more about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and/ or donate to the cause go to: http://www.active.com/donate/tntsvmb/zilaida
Thursday, June 28, 2007
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