I wish I could do that.

It seems like everyday now I come across someone who strikes up a conversation with me about running. This week the talk has been about the American Odyssey Relay. I have answered so many questions and told stories on how fun it was and how the whole team cant wait for the next run. the Conversation always ends with "I wish I could do that." What they are wishing for is being able to become a runner.

Runners are people who go out each day and ejoy the experience of running. You dont have to run Ultras, marathons or even half marathons. I know many people who wish they could go back to just enjoying a run and not worry about pace, repeats, hill workouts, tempo runs etc. Just walk out side, lace up their shoes and run. This is the only the est part of running. You can be anywhere, at anytime, and just go. No special equiptment needed and really not much time is needed either. I am sure that out of 24 hours at some point you can find 30 minutes.

Many people say they cant. I was one of them and for 40 years made excuses. Then I met a retired Marine Lt. Colonel and he didnt take my Bullshit. I was 283 pounds and could run a mile. 5 months later I crossed the finish line of the 2010 Disney World Marathon. 26.2 miles in 5 months. Yes you can! Yes it hurt, yes it was hard but it can be done. Do you need to run that far? No, but just think how easy 3 miles. I started by walking, just a normal walking pace for me and then a little faster and faster. Soon I tried to run and low and behold I was jogging. Slow at first and for short distance. Than a little faster then a little longer all the way to 26.2 miles.

There are great programs to help you run. the couch potato to 5k is great and the Jeff galloway walk/run program is great.

Just take 30 minutes to yourself a few days a week and give it a try. If you would like to run the only thing keep you from doing it is you.



2012 Calander

March 17th- DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon (2:45)
April 8th- Charlottesville 8K Road Race (55:36)
April 27th/28th- American Odyssey Relay- Gettysburg to DC (32:04)
May 20th - Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, Fredricksburg, VA
June 16th- Baltimore 10 Miler
Sept 9th - Nations Tri Washington DC (TNT)
October 28th- Marine Corps Marathon #2
November 18th - Philadelphia Marathon
December 8th- Seashore Marathon, Rehobeth Beach. De.
January 13th- Disney World Marathon #3