7/12/11

as my mileage is increasing, and my legs are hurting, i can't help but wonder what i've gotten myself into.  there's no way i will let the fear stop me, but the nerves are rising.  now that hubby is a 'maybe' with his injuries, and i'm hearing not so great stories of this race, i can't help but get a lump in my throat.  but i will also remember that forward motion is the mantra, be strong, be brave, no giving up and take no prisoners (ok, now i'm just ranting!)  one thing that i found quite interesting: when i was buying a new pair of running sneakers, i was speaking to the salesperson as an athlete.  i didn't assume the posture of 'i'm new at this and i bet i can't do it, blah, blah, blah'.  i was talking as i was an athlete, a runner!  that was a huge milestone. that makes all the training worth it.  remember the "poser" from last year? i think she's gone and there's an athlete here now!