Hey everyone…
So I created this blog a few months ago, in hopes of tracking my treks, foils, failures and the like as I trained for my first marathon.
Obviously, this is my first entry. Hi.
I know you’re thinking “Why are you running a marathon if you hate running?” Well, finishing one is on my Bucket List, honestly. Also, I’ve found running as the best and easiest way for me to get in shape and…feel good.
I hate running. I hate the process, but I love the results. I simply run for that hour-long high after the run. One of the best feelings to me is the moment the trail ends and/or the treadmill slows to 3.5 mph.
I still have a hard time considering myself “a runner.” I hardly look the part, for sure. I’m tall, lanky, awkward and slow. I trip. I lack…what’s the word…grace.
But I’m honest. I know I will never be that person who says “I love to exercise!!! I can’t wait to hit the gym every day!” I never look forward to sweating my ass off and wearing myself out. It’s not “fun” to me. The mental benefits far outweigh the physical at this point, however. I choose to run to maintain my figure (begrudgingly) and maintain my sanity (sometimes desperately).
My first marathon will be The A1A Marathon on February 21, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Flights and room booked, registration…registered. Deep breath in and…
Tiffany Woods said,
January 14, 2010 @ 8:42 pm
Good for you, I desprately want to be a runner but its not easy. Did you wake up one day and said I want to run? Or did you slowly become one?
missydetrick said,
January 25, 2010 @ 10:07 pm
Yeah, it was after my mom passed this April. I was kinda like, “Okay, I know it’s not going to get easier. I’ve been through some hard sh*t, so I know I can handle this.” I guess I just got impatient with myself.
Sarah Whitten said,
January 14, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
I’m so proud of you Missy! I just read this blog and thought I wrote it last night in my sleep – I feel the EXACT same way. I’m so proud of you for running so hard and being so dedicated!!! you are the bomb, sista!
missydetrick said,
January 25, 2010 @ 10:06 pm
Aww, thanks Sarah! I know you understand how the runnages go too!
anbeebe said,
January 25, 2010 @ 2:30 am
I feel your pain!!! I started a blog myself for running, all it is….. me bitching for about 3 paragraphs and then saying i’m going to keep updates, which i do once in a blue moon. like i will in a bit just because i saw your blog, and it reminded me i need to do one!
i wish you all the luck in the world!!!! once your mental goes its all over from there! you’ll do great i’m sure of it!!!!! plus its fl…i wish i was doing my first in a warm place!!!