So, Mal gave me a running schedule. I took one look at it and thought, "Ya, must be kidding me!" I took it to Becky and begged her to do it along with me. She was in! Little did I know that their crazy, fun friend Sid was a professional runner and would give us training schedules, tips, encouragement, and all the advice we would need to become beginner runners. We picked a 1/2 marathon race, signed up, and it was on!
However, it didn't take long before Robert started running along side of me, and the time we spent together training was therapeutic for our marriage. I felt we became a lot closer, working towards the same goal, and enjoying our time together. We ran our first 1/2 marathon side by side and crossed the finish line hand in hand. Ya, that sounds really corny and is something I NEVER thought we would do. But, as corny as it was....it is a memory I'll never forget.
Since then we have entered our kids into a few races. Pay and I have run a few together.
and we, as a family, have spent evenings at the track. While Robert and I train, the kids play, bring us water, cheer us on, and have become our biggest fans.
Now, we are not winning any races or setting any times to be desired. I doubt we ever will, and we are o.k. with that. But, hey, we are RUNNING. We are closer as a family, have become closer to friends who have joined us, and are enjoying the fun times shared with family and friends at races of all sorts (triathlons, relay races, half marathons, mile races, etc.)So, here's to you....RUNNING, a sport I never thought I would get into. You've changed my life for the better. I hope to get brave soon and try the full marathon. This might just be my year. Who knows?!
As for now, Ogden's half marathon training schedule started Monday.....and I am up for the challenge!