Yesterday I signed up for my first 15k. My first race ever actually. I did it on a whim, but I've wanted to do it for some time and just lacked the drive to do it. However this year I committed to the Under Armour "You vs the Year" challenge, where you have to run 1000km in 2016. For someone who doesn't really like to run outside, this is a pretty big challenge. It's all treadmills for me.
I simply saw the opportunity to use the challenge to finally meet my goals and boom, I had to do it!
I think a bit of the motivation came from this new guy I'm seeing. He's a bit of a go-getter. Something about him makes me want to be better at everything. I always have had the desire to do this just not the drive. In a sense he's just a kick-off point. (Well that's not true. He's not JUST anything. "Just" is such a stupid qualifier. He's incredible and we have such a good time together, but I digress.)
Today I start training for the race. Yesterday I got in my first bike ride of the season too. 5.66mi, 39.52min, 8.5mph. So it was a little leisurely. I kinda just wanted to see how long it took me to get to the gym the long way. (22min)
So yeah here I am. Up at 5:30 in the morning. Reading about yoga for runners and runner's dietary guides.
Have I lost my mind? Maybe. But, assuming I actually make it there without hurting myself, it'll be worth it.
So are any of my friends here runners? Any helpful hints, advice, or words of encouragement would be well-received.
