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That 5K took me about 50 very. long. minutes.<\/p>\n
When we crossed that finish line, I was hooked and 6 weeks later I ran my second race with MFH. \u00a0A 12K this time.<\/p>\n
I was soon looking for another event to enter. \u00a0I learned quickly that I needed something for which to be training as motivation. \u00a0I needed that carrot dangling in front of me to keep me going. \u00a0I knew that there was an element of pride involved…not in me! \u00a0Goodness no! \u00a0Pride in the fact that I didn’t want to fall apart in front of a bunch of strangers! \u00a0In not wanting to make a fool of myself! \u00a0That kind of pride. \u00a0I am very well aware of the lack of my running ability!<\/p>\n
Over the past 4 years, I have gradually increased the distances of my racing events. \u00a0Starting with those first tentative steps of C25K all the way through my first Marathon, MFH trained with me. \u00a0Every training run. \u00a0Every race. \u00a0We ran side by side. \u00a0We encouraged each other. \u00a0We had a TON of fun.<\/p>\n
When we registered for what was my first marathon, MFH told me at that time that this would be his last long distance event. \u00a0He’s really not a fan of long distance running. \u00a0He prefers shorter distance events. \u00a0That’s cool! \u00a0That’s way there are events for all distances! \u00a0MFH was certain now that I could handle the training on my own and was comfortable with me being out there training by myself.<\/p>\n
We ran that marathon together. \u00a0Celebrated together. \u00a0When we came home, I started training solo. \u00a0That was October 2013.<\/p>\n
Since then, I’ve continued on with long distance stuff. \u00a0I love running marathons. \u00a0They’re fun! \u00a0I REALLY love running Ultra~any distance further than a marathon. \u00a0At Ultras, I’m usually one of the oldest people competing. Hahaha! \u00a0I guess there aren’t a lot of women my age out there running these events. \u00a0I’m okay with that. \u00a0 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
This brings us back to today and my Runniversary. \u00a0How did I celebrate? \u00a0I’m so glad you asked! \u00a0This morning I celebrated by registering for a 50 Mile Ultra. \u00a0It is next March 5, 2016 in Laurel, Mississippi. I actually ran the 50K at this event this past March. \u00a0Tons of fun! \u00a0Time to step up my game, though and do a 50M. Gotta love it! \u00a0HA<\/p>\n
Race schedule between now and next March if you’re interested.<\/p>\n
Sept. 27, 2015: \u00a0Berlin Marathon, \u00a0Berlin, Germany<\/p>\n
October 25, 2015: \u00a0Marine Corps Marathon, Arlington, Virginia<\/p>\n
January 9, 2016: \u00a0Mississippi Blues Marathon, Jackson, Mississippi<\/p>\n
February 7, 2016: \u00a0Surf City Marathon, Huntington Beach, California<\/p>\n
March 5, 2016: \u00a0MS50 Trail Run (50M), Laurel, Mississippi<\/p>\n
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Keeping my eye open for a fall marathon in 2016. \u00a0Goes without saying that I’ll be trying to get into the New York City Marathon. \u00a0Again. \u00a0That should keep me out of trouble for a while. \u00a0 HA!<\/p>\n
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