Who am I?

Who am I?
A runner....or Herky the Hawk?

Friday, July 15, 2011

Bring on the Half...

I'd like to start this post by saying that I apologize for the lack of posts lately. With my brother getting married (congrats Adam and Krisie!) and my new role at work, I haven't been able to focus on the blog, or my running for that matter, as much as I'd like. And to be honest with you, I didn't think anyone would notice my absence. BUT to my pleasant surprise, I've learned that I do have a few people out there who actually read this, and a couple of you have even used the word "inspiring" when you ask me about it. And hey, being a positive inspiration, even if just a small one, is a great accomplishment in my book.

As you know, I intended on using this blog as a tool to motivate myself to train for the Des Moines Half Marathon in October. Throughout the past couple months, I have had serious doubts about whether or not I can complete the Half...but last week, I woke up one morning and decided that I'm ready. I'm ready to set the sights of my mind, body, and spirit on it, and ready to take training seriously.

As I commit myself to the Half, I ask that you put some thought into challenging yourself and perhaps, commit yourself to a fitness goal. It can be whatever you want...it's your goal after all, but I'd love for you to share it with me so I can help you get there as you're helping me reach mine. It's easier to get through the hard times and more fun to celebrate the good times when you have someone beside you :o)

And here we go....

5 comments:

  1. You're either going to love me or hate me for this, I have officially signed us up for the 1/2 in October :) Time to get running so we can get to celebrating at the finish line.

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  2. Ok I'm posting! :) I am committing myself to my first two 5ks ever, this summer. One in August (eek!) and the one we signed up for with you guys in September. I'm super disappointed in myself because I haven't run hardly at all - and I know this is something I can do and want very badly. I just don't know where my motivation has gone?! I've been busy, but also lazy in my free time, so it's no excuse. I need to just buckle down and do it. So, as of today, there are no more excuses! I need to reach my goals this summer, to prove it to myself, because I am the only person that I'm failing right now by not working hard enough, and that really sucks. Maybe writing this down in a public forum will help me stay true to my goal!

    Anyway, good luck to you in your training. I know you can do it! Your blog definitely is an inspiration because you just made me think – “no more excuses as of today”!

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  3. Tony--My stomach dropped when I read your comment, but I think the proper response is "Thank you".

    Sam--I am proud of you for committing to a fitness goal, and will be there with you to celebrate when you achieve it. Thank you for posting, comments like yours inspire me to continue pushing myself.

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  4. Good luck with your training! I work at IMT and we have a facebook promotion where we are giving away 20 free race entries for the race of your choice - which sounds like it will be the half! Anyhow, check it out if you like, it's called Run Free with IMT!

    https://www.facebook.com/theimtgroup?sk=app_208899889147495

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  5. Thanks Ben! I've signed up and have spread the word to my running friends!

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