It was kind of a funny thing that happened to me one day at the park. I noticed it because people were... well... kind of staring at me. I picked up a bit of inspiration from friends doing the Danskin Triathlon this last Sunday.... so I was fully of energy when I arrived at Green Lake... and the rest was history. I started out the 3 miler feeling a little tired after a day at work... and feeling a little sick from my snack of crackers and cheese (note to self: no more crackers and cheese before running). I got myself to the "track" around Green Lake, set up my watch, and took off. I was sluggish and felt like molasses in January. I started thinking about what an amazing event had taken place the day before and I really dug down deep. I put my most upbeat songs on my ipod. I started to pick it up a notch. Then I picked it up again. I began thinking "I can't remember the last time I ran this fast!". Then, I started to notice people looking. Might have been my cherry red face or my hard breathing that caught their attention.... I wanted to say, "Yes, this fat girl can run".... but wanted to conserve my oxygen. The biggest suprises of the day were my ability to kick up AGAIN when I saw my "finish line".... and that when I finally checked my watch, I had run the 3.1 miles in 31:53!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A miracle happened on Monday... pigs flew and fat girls ran. Maybe I am getting to be a runner.....
Next race: September 1 - Super Jock n Jill Half Marathon
October 4 - Leavenworth Half Marathon
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