2 year "runiversary"

It is hard to believe that 2 years ago (and 1700 miles) this month is when I first started running. Gosh it doesn't seem like that long ago! I have Shelly to thank for talking me into training for a 25K with her that year. Boy was I stupid to just jump in like that, but I am so glad now that I didn't know any better!

I have come a long way from where I was 2 years ago. I didn't even know how to turn on the treadmill at the gym back then (seriously!) and barely made it through the first half mile on my first run. Could have had something to do with me setting the pace at 9mm 'cause that's what the gal next to me was running at...... Yeah, I learned a lot about pace and injury right away. I took a full month to recover after that race and then began to build a nice base before getting crazy with the mileage again.

I now run 25-30mpw regularly. One mile is barely a warm up, whereas running one mile without stopping was a huge accomplishment 2 years ago. I can even push a 3yr old in the jog stroller without complaining too much about it!

I like to think that I am now running smarter than I was when I started. Thanks to some handy gadgets (Garmin 305) and technical fabric clothing, I even look more like a runner! Sheesh have I spent some cash on running stuff!! I have at least 7 pairs of running shoes in my closet that have too many miles on them to be good for anything besides gardening! Well, at least my older boys are getting big enough to wear them for play shoes now!

This year is a big one for me. I am hoping to talk my hubby into letting me train for a full marathon..... We'll see....he's not quite on board with the running thing yet. I am hoping that with the kiddos (10, 9, 7, 5, and almost 4) getting older, he will feel less burdened during my long runs. Not exactly holding my breath, but I feel like my body is ready for the challenge and wish my family could be as well.

Not really sure where I am going with this post....I guess just reflecting on where I am, how I got here and where I plan to go... And where is that?? Hmmm....out to dinner would be nice......