Lovin’ the new me.

Last night was my last run before The Big Race. I can’t believe it’s time, that Race Day is already here! On the other hand, it feels like I’ve been training forever. To think that when I started running, I could barely last 30 seconds before I stopped and I didn’t even have the arm strength to hold my hands up in a runner’s stance for thirty minutes. Now I can run 3.2 miles. When I started training, it was 102 degrees outside. The morning of the race, the temperature is supposed to be 37 degrees. (I would complain, but it’s a sunshiney day sandwiched between two rainy days, so I hate to push my luck. I’ll take 37 degrees if I can stay dry.)

Oh god. 3.2 miles? In 37 degree-weather? What have I done?!

Really, despite my momentary freakouts, I am so proud of myself. I feel so kickass when I’m running because I recognize how far I have come. I taught myself to do something hard, something I never thought I could do, something I didn’t even want to do. It makes me feel like I could train myself to do anything if I decided to really do it. Well, except modesty; I don’t think I could ever do that.

Two more days. Ohmygod!! Happy Love Thursday, everyone! May you all feel that sense of victory today, but hopefully with a little less of the freaking out.

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Tags: C25K, Exercise, Love Thursday, running