This morning I attended my first PITTSBURGH MARATHON 2012 TRAINING RUN. We had the choice of running 2, 4 or 6 miles. I personally should’ve run the 4 miles, but I took the lazy route and RAN 2.26 MILES.
For me, it’s never been about quick.
It would’ve also been really easy for me to roll over in bed and go back to sleep this morning.
It wasn’t terribly cold this morning [42 degrees], but I arrived early and was out in the weather for about 45 minutes waiting for my 2 mile run to begin. I didn’t want to overdress and be too hot – but there were folks [CRAZEE FOLKS] in shorts, no leggings.
I actually had time to walk back to my car and get my sunglasses – it was dark when I left the house. Yes. I was that early.
I won’t kid you, it’s intimidating to be around folks who are faster and younger than you. I can’t keep up – I don’t even bother trying. I nod when they pass me – and believe me – they PASS me. Just being polite!
However, when it came time to go – I was ready. We were divided into groups depending upon the mileage and sent out to the RIVERFRONT TRAIL with a RACE PACER.
Cool aside: I got to High Five three athletes who were running in the 2012 Marathon Olympic Trials!
When I finally got on the trail – I immediately remembered why I don’t like trail running. The surface is soft [better for my knees], but horrible to get a good toe push-off.
I felt slow. I was cold, but heated up quickly. I walked a good bit.
Mostly, I just tried to do my best and put in my mileage.
When I got to the turn-around, the 2 mile Pacer said to me: There’s a woman who knows her own pace!
I smiled. I’m just thankful to be running!
I’m proud of myself – I passed a couple people. They were walkers – but I don’t care. I did what I said I was going to do – I went out and ran Two Miles of the Pittsburgh Marathon Training Run.
10.84 miles yet to finish.
I’ll get there – just wait for me.
AND FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS – IT MAYBE THE ONLY TIME I CAN DO THIS!
*They gave out armbands by mileage and I was Number ONE! Also: Wrinkly arms.
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