You Betta Work!

First...Happy Mother's Day to you all!

Second...I'm freakin' out! Remember when I told you that I had decided on the marathon I wanted to run, but that it was a lottery to get in? Well guess what...I got in:o Now I am wiggin' out. I didn't think for a moment that I would, now I am looking at 20 weeks of hard training. Don't get me wrong, it's a good thing, but holy gonna be a ton of work Batman! This will be my third attempt at qualifying for Boston. I won't say that if I don't make it, it's a failure, because I think anyone who runs a marathon, at any pace, is a winner. I just hope third time's a charm:) Now I gotta go for a run...

OK, I just got back from my run...I did a really easy 5K. I am happy to report, all the parts still work. I know I am going to sound crazy, but I felt a bit like a gladiator dusting off their armor as I dug out my running gear:P Here's the thing with me, when I wanted to get pregnant with Miss Peach, it was very hard. Long story short, I was told by doctors that I had to stop running. It was hard for me to go from Marathon shape to absolutely no running at all. Well, two babies and three years later, I'm starting over. The run felt OK. I was huffin' and puffin' at the end. Here's the thing, running a marathon is about putting in the work. It's a long 20 weeks of training. I am not looking forward to 5:30am 20 mile training runs (trying to beat the heat). However, I do love being in Marathon shape:) It's gonna take a while to get there, but today, I took my first step. Yes, I will blog from start to finish (warning: you might hear a lot of b*tching along the way;)

29 comments

  1. Happy Mother's Day - and congrats! You can do it!

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  2. Wow, I'm impressed that you even WANT to do a marathon, much less that you're going to train for one. Congrats and good luck!

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  3. A marathon is something I so want to do but I haven't a clue how to train for it, so please post and I will follow who knows maybe I will run one in 2008 too

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  4. congrats !!!

    i am debating a half marathon. been running - need to get a base and then start the training. i really want to do it. i think i need to register for it to make it real.

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  5. I'm so so so proud of you C. I wouldn't be able to run even 1 mile if killer bees were chasing me! You go girlie!

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  6. Congrats! B*tch away!!! All that work and you'll need to vent every once in awhile. We'll be part of your support system.

    "I think anyone who runs a marathon, at any pace, is a winner." I so AGREE!!!

    Happy Mother's Day!

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  7. You with the tennis and the marathons. I'm starting to feel a bit lazy around here. Maybe I could get to yoga more than once a week.

    Sounds incredible. I really admire your determination and commitment.

    Happy Mother's day.

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  8. That's fantastic. I wish I had the motivation to even walk a 5K.

    Good luck! Look forward to hearing about your training.

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  9. Happy Mother's day to you as well. :)

    oh and yeah....I am thrilled for you. Nothing like great motivation. I have none when it comes to exercise, and my celulite knows it. sigh...

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  10. Congratulations!! That is an awesome goal! I am so not a runner...now if you said walk a marathon..I'm totally in!! Good Luck and look forward to reading from start to finish!!

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  11. Happy Day Late Mother's Day!!
    Good luck, you have my eternal awe because you run.

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  12. You go, girl!

    And, happy (belated) Mom's Day!

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  13. Incredible! Congrats on getting in to the Boston. Wow! And I think it is noble to take time off to have your family! Good luck getting back to marathon shape. :D

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  14. Good luck to you! I really admire people that can do the whole marathon thing, my SIL does it, but me NO WAY!

    Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

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  15. If you weren't b*tching along the way I would have to say you're despicable (spit included).

    If you weren't asking someone to shoot you after the first run than you will have no problem getting back in the saddle. Good luck!

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  16. I admire anyone who runs. I only run if being chased and don't want to be caught, of course. ; )

    Good luck with your training!!

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  17. Good luck with every minute of your training and know we will be here to support you along the way.

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  18. Wow! Dude. I'm just trying to get back to my 10,000 steps/day and having a heck of a time. I'll cheer from the sidelines. But I probably won't be joining you!

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  19. There ain't nuthin' better than feeling fit! CONGRATS!

    Hope you had a great Mother's Day!

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  20. Congrats! I just can't muster up the courage to put marathon on my list of things to do. Can't wait to hear about your progress!

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  21. This will be very exciting! We're running all summer long.

    Sissy and NapWarden run the half marathon together!!! You're on your own for anything over 13 miles :P

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  22. This will be very exciting! We're running all summer long.

    Sissy and NapWarden run the half marathon together!!! You're on your own for anything over 13 miles :P

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  23. That is fabulous! Great job! You can do it!!!!

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  24. This is awesome!! I know you'll do it! Happy belated Mother's Day!

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  25. That is super cool. I feel for your 5:30 am soul. I am up exercising then too (just in a less intense manner). But you will be so glad you did it. At least I hope so...if not, at least I will be glad you did it!

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  26. Happy (belated)Mother's Day, and YOU ROCK!!! Good luck on the marathon!

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  27. Congratulation on winning a spot in the Big Run in the City of the Big Dig. You are my hero (and should at the same time professional help, have you lost your freaking mind.) Ooops. Sorry, used the outloud typing fingers.

    Very impressive. I know you can do it. We will be routing for you.

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