Tuesday, March 4, 2008

What's on my mind?

I took Sunday as a recovery day. My legs appreciated that greatly. Monday was 2 miles on the dreadmill and some time invested in stretching.Today was my strength work.

Blah blah blah, pretty boring, huh?

So what's on my mind? I've realized that I am more excited about the upcoming half marathon than I was for any of my races last year. I have spent some time thinking about possible reasons:

1) Husband is running with me. Running with Husband is awesome. I'd rather run with him at any distance than race alone.

2) I'm not afraid. Last year, I was afraid of not being able to finish, being last, or generally being slow. These days I'm more concerned about not starting than how long it takes to get to the finish line.

3) This is MY year. I choose to live MY life, chase MY goals, and race MY races. And the upcoming half happens to be one of them. :)

25 comments:

  1. Have a freakin blast!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Definetly your year, alot more confident, gotta like it..

    ReplyDelete
  3. Good for you on #3 - go for it!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I love #3!!!! Actually #1 made me smile as well!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I love your reasons! Keep having fun with the running.

    ReplyDelete
  6. All are excellent reasons to be excited about it!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Number 3 is what is making you smile :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. I relate to 2 (altho still worried about being last), but 3...wow! Have a great half.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Nothin but the good stuff :-)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Excellent, glad you're looking forward to it. I hope the whole year brings more excitement and happiness.

    ReplyDelete
  11. THE YEAR OF LISA!

    Have a great time!

    Take Care

    ReplyDelete
  12. Yeah, Lisa!!

    I love the confidence and excitement :)

    Longer races are more fun after you get 1 or 2 under your belt. You know what to expect, and I expect you will have a great half marathon!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. I can DEFINITELY see why you are more excited about this half-mary than any of your previous races. It's always cool to run w/ someone you know in a race & here's to letting go of that fear of not being able to finish!

    ReplyDelete
  14. What a great attitude. I'm really happy for you!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love the attitude!

    ReplyDelete
  16. This is your year!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Great reasons to be excited!

    ReplyDelete
  18. You've got a great attitude. I wish the hub could run with me. You are blessed!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. You're gonna kick butt and have a smile on your face the entire time! yippy.

    ReplyDelete
  20. That is such a good statement: "I am not afraid."
    Good for You!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I got a headline. lisa drops husband.....in the final mile"

    this is your year.

    ReplyDelete
  22. What a fantastic post!!! Love it. I'm feeling very similar. I've set out to do one race each month and want this to be my fitness/racing year! I'm excited for you and your upcoming half.

    ReplyDelete
  23. This is your year indeed - Right ON!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Woot! What a powerful post. Take the bull by the horns, Lisa! :)

    ReplyDelete