[Ash]

So on a whim this past week, I decided to sign up for my first ever 10K. The race was this morning. I wasn't really "racing", a girlfriend and I decided to to it just to prove to ourselves that we can. We started out at a slow and steady pace, my friend is a little slower, so I would get ahead of her and then run back to pace her up. It was really fun. She kind of needed some encouragement, so I made a big deal at each mile maker, jumping around and cheering her on. One other runner told me that I was "too chipper". In a nice/funny way. LOL! I guess maybe I was enjoying myself a little?

Anyway, we did really well, and it was so much fun. I can't wait to do another one! I always said that I would never do a half marathon (13.1 miles) but I am starting to think I can really do it! In the past, I always said "I am not a runner, I hate to run!", but I am becoming more confident that I actually CAN run. And here's the real shocker.....I love to run! So the half marathon here in town is in September, so I am thinking about just going for it! YAYAY!! I am so high on endorphins right now...LOL!

[snsgirl336]

Good for you Ash! I'm really impressed! I love that you were so chipper and cheery!

[Christine-MA]

That is so amazing to hear from you because I remember like a month ago we were talking about running and I was mentioning I'll job a mile and then stop. Not really because I couldn't push myself to go further, really just "because". You've given me new inspiration!

[Soape]

YAY i knew you could do it no problem. I would really have to work up to that. I guess if I start preparing now I might be able to do it with you in sept.

[Ash]

Originally Posted by Soape

YAY i knew you could do it no problem. I would really have to work up to that. I guess if I start preparing now I might be able to do it with you in sept.

I just got a book that I ordered that has training schedules for 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and Marathon events. I am thinking about starting the 12 week long 10K training schedule now, and then 12 weeks out from the Tyler1/2 doing the 12 week long 1/2 Marathon training schedule!

I want to do like one 5K or 10K per month if I can find them close. I always have so much fun!

[~*Jackie*~]

That is amazing!!! Congrats!

[jensma]

Very Awesome Ash!!

[KDD]

Congratulations Ash!! I'm not a runner myself so 10K seems like a long ways. Good luck with the 1/2 marathon!

[Hopingfor1soon]

Way to go Ash that is awesome!! I knew you could do it!!!

[Micksbabe]

Ash that is so awesome!! I wish that I could run a 10K!!! The farthest I have ever gone is about 5K so I am halfway there!!!

[hearts.0nfire]

Thats great!