Anyone remember the post about exercising a little while ago?
Yeah. It hasn't happened.
But there's good news! My friend invited me to run a 5K with her at the beginning of May, and I'm planning on doing it. I know what you're thinking, Candice, it's only 3.2 miles. Yes, I know. That's what scares me!
You see, about 3 years ago I "ran" a half-marathon. Except things didn't exactly go according to plan with my body and with it being my first race. I made a lot of common mistakes.
Does wearing too many clothes ring a bell? And I wore a thermal shirt under my t-shirt, which made removing it nearly impossible when I got hot. Duh.
The weather predicted rain, but does it ever rain in Moab? I was expecting a rather chilly day, but was met with sunshine. Blast.
So along I waddled attempting to remove my thermal out from underneath my shirt, which was not an easy task. By the time I was finished with it, I had nearly wasted all my energy and was spent. Well too bad I had about 8 miles left!
I remember I was the last to finish out of the three of us in our group. I was so exhausted that I started crying after I finished. My sister asked me, "Candice, what's wrong?! Are you okay?" After I thought about it, I stopped crying when I realized I was okay. Then I felt like a doofus.
To add insult to self-image injury, I staggered over to the food table to find a bunch of crumbled up cookies and green oranges left to eat. Good grief, how long did it take me to finish this race, two days?
My next stop was the toilet, where I was immediately sick. Then the car, where I was sick for the next 4 hours.
Can you tell that I don't have too many pleasant memories about that race? Sure, I did finish but it wasn't something I was too proud of, because I know I could have done better. But I did learn a few things:
1. Don't expect it to ever rain in Moab.
2. Don't wear two pairs of pants and two shirts.
3. Don't train on a treadmill. It's nothing like running outside.
4. Make sure your shoes fit before you buy them.
5. Come mentally prepared. In other words, expect not to live. That way, when you survive each mile, you're excited. "I'm alive!"
6. Bring an iPod. Sagebrush isn't a lovely companion.
7. Don't take Excedrin before engaging in any physical activity.
8. Maybe try a 5k next time.
Which is exactly what I'm doing. Wish me luck.
6 comments:
BEST OF LUCK!!!
Why you would be doing this, I have no idea. But I think it's established that Shauna is the excericising one in my family.
3.2 miles is plenty. That's what I'm trying to work my way up to by August, so good on ya! If you want, you should come with me to the Wasatch Woman 5k/10k in August. I don't have the details yet, but that's what I'm trying to get ready for. And it's probably take me the entire time, too. I'm soooooo outta shape. Good luck, and have fun!!
Good luck!! I'm excited for you! Hey, if it makes you feel better, I haven't even ran a half-marathon yet, and I run x-country and track every year. I really wish I could ran the fun run on the 4th, but I think with a new baby I'll be too far out of shape. I thought about walking it, but I think by the time I get done, it will be past time to feed the baby. Life is on such a set schedule when you are breast feeding!
Hey, by the way, thanks for the comment on my playlist. I LOVE music, but I always wonder if anyone else likes the music I post. I change it a lot, and have a huge variety, so I'm sure there's got to be something that appeals to most people, but when I posted all that Tori Amos I wondered if people would think it was a little crazy. Well, good luck, and good advice at the bottom!! I especially like the one about being mentally prepared!
Oh MIDGE!! What 5K are you running? I'm going to try to do the one over raspberry days in bear lake. And, like I've said before, if you need a running partner I would be more than willing to join you. I have a few extra pounds waiting for me to get rid of them.
Hey there! Have fun running--I'll just sit at home and stuff my face with food for this new baby! :) jk--its too bad all I really want to eat is healthy food, NO FUN! I remember that marathon and all the horrible stories you told me-lol! Good luck on this new one! I would do it with you, but you remember our little race around the elementary school right...Do you think they have any bannana popsciles at the end? :)
Good Luck with is Candice I think we will be running the same race so maybe Ill see you there.
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