Real Quick Running Update...

Its been quite some time since I put anything up about my running trials and tribulations and triumphs.  In 2009, after getting somewhat serious about getting into marathon shape, I accomplished so many great things according to my plan, except getting that BQ. That's a whole 'nuther story.  2010 has not been a year that I will soon want to remember.  I felt like, overall, it was similar to when I ran my first marathon in 2008... ho-hum and nothing special. Two good things came out of this year, I got a PR in my half on very minimal running (less than 20mpw) and I FINALLY tackled that 10k monster a month ago and got a soft PR... again on very minimal training. Ever since I started back at this running stuff, I have always compared myself to how I was back in the day.  In high school, I was an average runner, but I was a late bloomer. In college I was a beast in my own mind... ran a 4:48 mile, a 52 second 1/4 mile, 2:02 half mile, 4.6 second 40 meter. So now in my 30's, I'm trying to re-attain that status. Being older, heavier, and having responsibilities, I NOW realize that it wont happen.

Having a demanding job and a relatively young family has taken its toll on my running... but I am now ok with that.  I am at the point in my life where I am trying to reassess my priorities.  Running is an "out" that will always be there, seeing my son grow up into a young man and being a part of it will not. Being there for my family is only a 1-shot deal. So there I have it.  I have decided to DNS the rest of my marathons for 2010 (the thought of the money that I have spent for them is eating away at me). I dont think I'll be doing full marathons anymore and am cancelling my quest for 50 marathons in 50 states. On the fence on if I'll do any half marathons. I may still do an occasional charitable 5k run, but I dont care too much for them because they are all out running for 3.1 miles... that's rough.

I did sign up to help a friend on the Detroit Marathon Relay, because one of her friends bailed out at the last minute.  I'll be the first leg running 6.6 miles, I think. I wont sell her out. I also signed up for a 10k cross country run at the end of this month in Grand Rapids, dont know if I'll do that one yet either. No this aint some type of major depression or nothing, like I say, I'm reassessing my priorities and not being selfish about it.  So if you see me next year and look me up and down, dont ask "So, you are not running much anymore?" because I know I may have put on a few pounds, lol. The running train has come to a halt...