totallyjeneric

Sorry, this blog is temporarily turning into my running journal.  Ran 4.2 miles today, slow (and I mean slow) and steady, but without stopping.  Sometimes I feel like I’m in over my head, and that there’s no way I’ll be able to run the hilly 5-miles in less than 2 weeks.  I can hardly make it on flat ground, plus my feet are throbbing afterwards!  I imagine this is what a pregnant woman’s feet must look like!!  But today, I also came across something encouraging online, which made me realize that even if I finish LAST, it’s OK.  Guess I was a bit afraid of the embarrassment of being at the very end of the pack, with people twice or thrice my age flying by me.  But I’m trying to remind myself of the progress I’ve already made.  I know I’m in better shape than I was four months ago–when the most I could do was 1 mile–and Lord willing, I’ll be in better shape four months from now.  The most I can do is try my best.  If there’s anyone out there who feels like they’re attempting the impossible, I’m right there with you… just start small and don’t give up!!