About a
month ago my friend had talked me into running a 5k race with her; a 5k is 3.1
miles for all you non-runners (like myself). After a lot of thought and
persuasion I decided, “Ok I got this” “people run these all the time right and
have fun.”
So I
went to the website only to find out that the race was full and I had to be put
on a waiting list. I added my name but honestly thinking that I was never going
to be contacted. So I chalked it up to
an opportunity lost and didn’t really give it another thought.
Today while
checking my email there I had received an email stating that spots had opened
for the race if I would like to sign up. I instantly felt an array of emotions….excited
to try something new…surprised that they did contact me…. But most of all
nervous and scared!
One
thing that you should know about me is I have NEVER been a runner. Don’t get me wrong I go to the gym and work
out to stay in shape because I have to. But I am not one of those people who
get the “runners high” or “work out high”.
I think the last time I willing ran a mile was in high school when you
had to run the mile much less 3 miles!
But I
swallowed my fears and signed up! On May 11th I will be joining a
group of my friends to run in the Color Me Rad race in Detroit!
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It
cannot wait to see what I can truly do…. and prove to myself that this is
something that I CAN do!
As I am
approaching so many different types of changes I will leave you with this:
“Change will not come if we wait for
some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for.
We are the change that we seek.”
-Barack
Obama
I think
that this is a great quote to address my limbo state and this is one more step
in the right direction to clarity.
Congrats to you for trying to make the most of your current situation. It takes balls to change your career path, but good for you for doing it!!! I've found that running is a great stress release, once you get past the horrible part anyway:) I'm hoping this is something that turns into more than just a race for you and maybe even into a life-long sport/hobbie? You'll have to keep us updated:)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I don't think I have gotten to the enjoyable part of running yet but it has gotten easier and easier to make myself do it if that makes any sense. I hope that its becomes a long term thing :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!! Also love the quote! Feeling inspired!
ReplyDeleteI think this is going to be an extremely fun event. Have you seen the other different ones that they have like tough mudder, run for your lives, and warrior dash to name a few?
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin!
ReplyDeleteKevin, yes I have seen them if I get through this one maybe I will sign up for more!
This looks so fun! You will have to let us all know how the race goes in a couple weeks! Do people on the side lines throw paint or something during this race?
ReplyDeleteYes... its more like colored cornstarch substance but by the end you look like a rainbow =)
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