Daily Confessions
I'm tired of running.
I've finished 2 full marathons, 4 half marathons, and about a dozen 10km and 5km events. I am training now for my 5th half marathon, which I'll be running with my mom on Oct 18th.
I am excited to watch my mom complete her first half marathon, but have zero desire to run it myself. I don't have anything left to prove to myself and I've accumulated many injuries over the past 5 years. My knees and hip now ache when I run.
Running has been very good to me. It boosted my confidence, rebuilt my self-esteem, and help me achieve real physical fitness for the the first time in my life. The feeling of freedom as my feet gently grace the pavement has inspired me creatively and eased any mental stresses that were plaguing my life at the time. It will always be a part of who I've become.
Unfortunately, I think I'll be hanging up my competitive runners after Oct 18th. My body is ready to retire. I'll have to find new ways to obtain that same feeling of accomplishment and self-pride. It makes me sad to admit it, but I'm simply tired of running.
I've finished 2 full marathons, 4 half marathons, and about a dozen 10km and 5km events. I am training now for my 5th half marathon, which I'll be running with my mom on Oct 18th.
I am excited to watch my mom complete her first half marathon, but have zero desire to run it myself. I don't have anything left to prove to myself and I've accumulated many injuries over the past 5 years. My knees and hip now ache when I run.
Running has been very good to me. It boosted my confidence, rebuilt my self-esteem, and help me achieve real physical fitness for the the first time in my life. The feeling of freedom as my feet gently grace the pavement has inspired me creatively and eased any mental stresses that were plaguing my life at the time. It will always be a part of who I've become.
Unfortunately, I think I'll be hanging up my competitive runners after Oct 18th. My body is ready to retire. I'll have to find new ways to obtain that same feeling of accomplishment and self-pride. It makes me sad to admit it, but I'm simply tired of running.
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Sep 21, 2015 10:38AM
I couldn't run one half marathon or even just a 5km. I tried running 1km and couldn't finish. You're still an inspiration to me.
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I enjoy running, but have never ventured farther than a 5km. I've been debating a half marathon since reading Dark Confessions. Any advice?
Go for it Liz!! Find a half marathon in the Spring that looks like fun and start training. There is an incredible feeling of accomplishment that comes with setting a tough goal and achieving it. I love the rush you get when you cross the finish line and truly wish my body wasn't ready to retire. It's an experience I would recommend to anyone who enjoys running. For your first event, remember you are only racing yourself. The time you finish in doesn't matter, as long as you finish! Please let me know if you decided to do it. Good luck!!
Thanks! I'm going to try! I found a women's only half marathon at the end of May in Toronto. I'm going to start training today with a 5km run! I really appreciate your response and encouragement.
