11.21.08
How to Run 10 Kilometers
So I think I can officially say that I’m a runner. A little over a year ago I started a running program with Jason. I was pretty out of shape, and definitely could stand to lose a few pounds.
The program we started with basically takes you from the couch to running for 30 minutes non-stop. Those of you with more experience may laugh at such a short run, but to us it seemed like an eternity. We’ve had some set backs and some times when schedules just didn’t make running together possible. But soon after we started, we made the goal of running for 30 minutes.
And 30 minutes always seemed like the ultimate goal. We pushed beyond that a few times, but mostly that was it. Until Monday. Jason called and told me that instead of our normal run, we were running to Montacuto – a sort of suburb of Ancona – from his house. I knew it was a long run, and I knew it was almost completely uphill, but was willing to give it a shot. And sure enough, 57 minutes after we started, we ended up back at Jason’s house.
I was honestly pretty amazed that I did it. How could I possibly go from running 30 minutes one week, to nearly twice that amount the next? Jason said he felt like we had been putting an artificial barrier on ourselves. Once that barrier was removed, we were free to do what our bodies were able to do.
And it wasn’t just a fluke. We did it again this morning.
It makes me wonder if there are any other artificial barriers I’ve put up.
PS – Want to see our course? Click here! Oh,and so far I’ve lost 39 pounds from when I started.
Heather Seybld said,
12.18.08 at 3:52 am
please post a new post, for those of us who check your blog religiously. so sad we won’t see you at the rally!!
Joshua Rodenbaugh said,
12.19.08 at 12:28 am
Way to go! That’s awesome. I remember my first 10k, it’s definitely a good feeling. It’s kind of going from the ‘lots of people can do this’ to the ‘you know, not so many people can do this’ level. Keep it up. I’m telling you, Beijing Marathon next October. I’ll sign you up
Heather Seybld said,
01.09.09 at 6:11 pm
and could you please get a phone. just kidding, really. sorry to hear about this whole phone/internet fiasco! i bet you have a lot more time with out them, though!!