Monday, October 13, 2008

Welcome All!

Hello All!

After many months of reading other posts and following so many running blogs, I thought it time to finally share my thoughts with the running community!  Despite the name of the blog, I promise not to bore you with too many ramblings about the joys of parenting or the ups and downs of scheduling running into an already overbooked life.  However, I may slip from time to time... 

On that note, I brief introduction is required.  As a young gal, I loved playing all kinds of different sports. Prior to the birth of my children, I loved the running and was known to periodically call myself a "runner".  With a brief return post baby number one, I found myself no longer worthy of the " runner" title after baby number two.  It seems two small children, a career, a husband, a house etc..does not lend itself to training the way I like to so instead I took the easy way out and just gave it up.  In the process, I lost myself (not to mention my body) and found I was giving up on more than my love of athletics.  After some prodding from the hubby and the return of some other moms, I managed to get right back in the saddle like I was never away!  Sure, the legs are a little slower and the cardio system needed a jump start but I am back at it with a vengeance, taking on bootcamp and tennis along the way.  

The number one lesson I have learned in my return is this:  It is not about how hard you train, but how to train WELL while still being a wife, mother, friend...a person. I hope I can impart on others the good, bad and ugly that I experience in order to add "runner" back to my personal identity!  Thanks for coming along!

11 comments:

Unknown said...

Marci asked us to stop over and welcome you. So welcome. Good luck in your initial marathon. It's an experience you'll never forget.

Mel-2nd Chances said...

yay! comments work! :D Welcome and good luck on your first marathon, i hope to be there one day too!

Julianne said...

Yay for a new running blog! I love what you wrote in your last paragraph, btw! I whole heartedly agree. Looking forward to many more posts of running and "life". :-)

Marci said...

Comments work! Can't wait to read all about your training.

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RoadBunner said...

Good luck with your first marathon! Disney was my first in 2005. It's a great first-timer's race! Enjoy it all!

Anonymous said...

Welcome to blog land!! Can't wait to follow your journey.

Marlene said...

Welcome to the blog world and welcome back to running. I look forward to reading about your journey.

Kim said...

Welcome! I'm also doing Disney. Both the half AND the full!

Look forward to reading your new adventures.

Aron said...

welcome!!! looking forward to reading your blog and following your training! i just ran my first marathon a couple months ago and its so awesome! i cant wait to read how yours goes :)

COTY said...

Welcome ! Looking forward to reading about your journey.