It is that time of year for me. The weather is getting warmer and I can start running outside again. Yeah, yeah… I know I live in Minnesota and I should be very used to the full range of seasons that doing so “provides.” But running on the ice and in the freezing weather? Not so much!
So as I was saying, the weather is getting warmer and I can start running outside again. Now, along with the warmth, I am also getting the beginnings of an excitement only found from the other part of summer running…the race season! It seems that everywhere you look, there is a race that can be found. So far, I have one race per month from now till October. I am so excited! There is truly nothing to me like the feel of being in a race. I’ve only done two 5Ks so far in my running career, but I was completely hooked from the very first one I did.
There isn’t anything like the camaraderie I feel when I am out there with all of the other participants. Each person striving to achieve their own personal goal. It is fun for me to pace myself with different runners. Keeping up, doing better, or just picking someone else to keep up with that is more my speed – all are equally motivating when I am out there. My goal? Just to finish. I’m sure as I do more runs, I will be tempted to actually set goals and try to do better in race after race. But for now, I’m ok with just saying I did it.
Well… and getting that fabulous bib number to hang on my office wall!
Yay for warmer weather! I don’t mind indoor running if it is on a track, but I hate the treadmill and running outdoors is much more exhilarating. Good luck with training for your upcoming races and good luck with the blog! I look forward to reading more and I am enjoying your Flickr photos.
You said it! Nothing like fresh air! Treadmill gets me by better than the ice and snow though, so it is a necessary evil. Thank goodness for the TV’s!
I’ve been reading your stories too and am having a blast! Sounds like we actually have a lot in common (except for mommy-hood). I just set up the Flickr site, so am slowly getting my stuff out there. I am loving your photos too! The b&w of you, your friend and her baby was super cute!
Chat with you soon!