1208
That's the amount of miles I've ran so far in 2011. Back in
June, I thought I could hit 1500 no problem. Then I got pregnant, and
things slowed down. I still wanted to make it to 1200, and am thankful
my babies let me. I took a moment to pause as I finished that 1200th
mile on Sunday (at a speedy 10 minutes) to reflect on the year and because I need to
break more often. Again, thanks babies :) Getting back into running this
year was one of the best things I've done. It's made me happy with my
fitness, my body, and my confidence. Sure I would love to be faster, but
maybe that will come in time.
I know in the running world, 1200 isn't that much. Some people will
be running 2011 in 2011! For me, it's the most I've done in a year. I
guess I may have ran more back in high school, but I never kept track.
I would love to set a mileage goal for next year, too. I don't want
to get too set on something though, and then be disappointed when I
don't have time to finish it. Considering I might not be allowed to work
out until end of May (and that's being optimistic), it leaves about 7
months of the year. I think it would be enough time to train for a 10k,
10 mile or maybe even a 1/2 marathon in the fall. This is assuming I
will have the time. I keep reading that taking time for yourself is
crucial as a new parent. I hope that running will become my 30 minutes a
day of "me" time. As crazy as it sounds, I miss my long runs. I miss
those Saturday mornings of challenging myself to go further and feeling
amazing the rest of the weekend because of it. I hope there will be time
for those, too.
New Mom of twins runs 1/2 marathon. I like the way it sounds.
I hope you all enjoy your holiday and have safe travels. I will have some very much needed blissful vacation time. Sleep will be mine!
