3 Miles

I ran three miles today. My legs were achy, my lungs burning, and my heart pounding. I felt disappointed in myself at first. My time was horrible. I kept thinking how could I let myself get this bad? I used to run 15 miles and still feel fine, three should be nothing.

I was upset for a little that I was so uncomfortable with what used to be a super "short" run.

Then I mentally slapped myself in the face. And thought for a second, "I just ran three miles and I got through the whole thing." I didn't quit, I kept going.

Even though I am not where I was last year, I got up, put my shoes on, stepped out of the front door, and started running. I made a mental decision to get out there and start working on getting better.

So sure, I may not be as fit and fabulous as I once was but I WILL get back there. I am not going to let a little pain stop me from improving. I am going to be a Marathon Runner again.

May 20, 2012 Capital City Marathon in Washington. That is my next goal. I CAN do this, I know I can :)