Decisions

Before the start in Dublin.

I went running today. It was just like last time I ran, after running for 5 minutes I wanted to walk. I kept thinking about my pains and envious of the people I ran by because they were walking and I wanted to walk. I know the first time I walk I will not be so committed to run all the way next time I run a 5K race. I have run 8 races so far, 6 this year.

My trophy wall.

I have not walked at all, the first race I stopped to tie my shoe lace and this time I had to stop and pick up my phone (all 3 pieces) after I dropped it. Since I dropped my phone I couldn't take pictures and ran the fastest time this year. I finished with a time of 34 minutes. I have been increasing my time all year, starting at 36 minutes and did 37 minutes 2 weeks ago. I'm not sure if I am getting better or just more focused today. I gave it my all, and was completely exhausted today. I had trouble walking to my car after the race because I really did give it my all. What do I think about when I run? Today I was able to play my music so that was good (in Oakland the battery on my MP3 player was out so I didn't run with music). As I was thinking about walking today I kept thinking about my decision to run 2 5K races a month this year. January - 2, February - 2, March - 2, will I be able to keep it up? Next will be April 1 and then April 7. Then I teach for 6 weeks and lets see what happens in May. I have cleared up July 29 for the San Francisco Marathon! I can't think too far in advance on these things or I will be frustrated if it doesn't work out. One step at a time, I have to finish each race before I can concentrate on the next. I guess I can map out my year now, and figure out what races I want to do, but I want to do this whole thing. Making the decision was a little quick and easy, but seeing it through is not so easy and will take a whole year.

1800 runners today!