Half Marathon

I started training for the Route 66 half marathon two weeks ago.

I’m a bit nervous but I know I can do it.

My goal is to finish, plain and simple.

I’d love it if I could pull off running the entire thing,

but I’m being realistic and setting a goal I know I can achieve.

Last night I met the first of many upcoming training goals….

7 miles straight running.

I was slow,

but I felt great,

especially after hiking with Che

for 4 miles earlier in the day.

The best part was retracing my steps over the section

of the creek running trail that I first learned to run on.

I remembered starting out

with my Couch to 5k program,

run 30 seconds, walk 2 minutes…

It reminded me how far I’ve come

and how calm and peaceful I feel

being strong in my body now.

Good times indeed.