So how many times does one have to think "I really need to get off the couch and start running.."
before you actually DO IT?
My wife was a runner, and put that on hold while she popped out 3 awesome kids in 6 years, and then picked up running again, seriously.. about 2 years ago. She ran the LB Half last Oct 2009 and smoked an impressive 3:57:00. Set her sights upon the LA Marathon, which was not as satisfying for her. She ended up being a bit distracted, and fell off of some of her training runs, esp the long runs. Also, not mentally as tough, or logistically as prepared as she was for Long Beach (no Gel, no lytes? Why?!).
Result.. a very respectable 4:21:00 (but a drop in performance for her).
Regardless, the vibe at Mile 26 was electrifying, and watching her finish was inspiring.
Then, all the Twitter race reports via @LAMarathon started pouring into my Droid.. including an excellent video from @GMJones00 , aka TheRunningFatGuy here on Blogger. His race report.. was the BEST .. especially because he was not some lean, wiry, ex-Olympian regaling his sub-2:30 race.. He was just a local guy, living life, fighting the battle-of-the-bulge, trying to balance family, work, health, and life in general .. just like you and me.
A worthwhile read.. and you have to watch his video:
I'm Still in a Haze - LA Marathon Race Report by TheRunningFat Guy
Here's a link to go right to his full video recap:
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
So, thanks to my wife & the FatGuy, for getting me off the couch. It's been 6 out of 7 days running now, and I already feel healthier. Gotta get up for the Seal Beach 5K/10K. Also, thanks FatGuy for duping me into adding yet another distraction to my life.. blogging.
More to come..
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