To Run or Not to Run..Not a Silly Question Anymore

Once upon a time, that was the silliest question I had ever heard. I am not a runner, is what I had always thought. Yes, I played sports growing up. I loved the competitiveness that it instilled in me, trying very hard to beat the other team through know how, determination and ability. I love the adrenaline rush of a good game. But what next...

I am the stay at home mom to three wonderfully smart, talented and competitive children. At least two out of three are. The youngest is  9 months, but being my daughter she will have that nature in her without a doubt. I am a dabbler of many things, but this running thing has proven to be something that I never in my wildest dreams thought I would actually enjoy. I mean running on an open trail, wind blowing slightly, sun setting...how would that be enjoyable. Not to mention, kid-less for an hour or two. I love my kids, but having a clear head for a bit is priceless. Well, I stand corrected. It is the most amazing thing, and it has started to test my limits..my boundaries..to see how far I can go and how long I can push myself.

I am by no means, fast. I am the turtle..to a T. But, I am not last, and I guess neither was the turtle ;) On a whim I decided to register for a Half Marathon. To run? at the time it was a silly question. I had never entered a race before in my life, so why not go ahead and sign up for 13.1 miles?! Well, I figured I had at least paid for it, I would at least run, walk, crawl or roll my way down to the finish line. It was a downhill course, so at least rolling would have been an option. The day came after months of training, and what do ya know...I didn't need to roll once. I ran, and finished faster than the goal I laid out before myself.

Now here I am, two years since my very first race registration and my next goal is to run/bike/walk 565 miles with a team of wonderful people. To raise money for a wonderful cause. Its amazing to think how far I have come, and yet I'm no where near where I am supposed to be. This running thing is taking me on a wild ride, and I wont ever get off.

To run or not to run, that WAS a silly question, but not anymore. I was once not a runner, but I think I am now. To blog or not to blog? Did I mention, I am not a writer? :)