Today was my first venture running outdoors since the summer. First time running outside since my health issues stopping me from training for the Marine Corps Marathon scheduled for last fall. I lost at least 6-9 months of training due to problems associated with the seizure/epilepsy diagnosis and subsequent medication fiasco. I am back. Stronger than ever. Running and training indoors for a little over 3 months now. I will complete the Pittsburgh Half Marathon May 6th...running for the charity, Genre's Kids with Cancer. I will keep going, continuing my training for the Marine Corps Marathon scheduled in October 2012. I will run it with my brother, Doug. I am running every other day...minimum 6 miles. On the days I don't run, I cross train on the elliptical and strength train...six days a week. I do my long runs on the weekends and this past Friday I did 10 miles.
This morning, I started the transition from running on the treadmill at the gym to outdoor running. I ran 3 miles at the gym, then did 3.25 miles at the park. Temperature? A biting 20 degrees. I was a bit nervous at first, but just like before a big race, my blood started racing, my heart started pounding and I was ready to go. I was thrilled to discover, even in the frigid morning air, that I was faster than I was in the summer. Stronger. Lighter on my feet. It was great. I sucked in the cold air and it only energized me more.
Glad you were able to get outside today to complete your run. I know that was important to you to do. Keep writing... You will inspire others through your own story!
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