Saturday, May 24, 2008

Okay, now I'm motivated

I think it's funny that, after 9 months of running, all it takes to kick my butt into gear is my sister's admission that she is running further than me. Go figure. I am so competititve, I guess!

Or maybe I just need some motivation to try harder. After all, several year ago I was running 4 or 5 miles a day. Why can I barely make it a mile and a half now?

So I'm kickin' it up a notch - I am going to get in better shape.

I'm headed out for a run...it's a gorgeous spring day, and hopefully I can get a good one in today. We'll see.

11 comments:

Kelly said...

Good for you on being motivated! I've decided that this is the year of getting in shape. Like you, I just really want to get in shape! Go year 30!! :-)

bandanachick said...

Ha!
You are so funny. You know if I can do it, you can too. After all, I was never the runner of the family. :)

bandanachick said...

Oh, and also, I only kicked it up a notch to two miles when I ordered a swim suit online and it didn't fit. Ah! So depressing.

jenica said...
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jenica said...

Very funny!
But good job Rachel!

I love running - most of the time. Speaking of 30, A and I are running a 1/2 marathon in one wk - 3 days before my B-day. Maybe I won't feel quite as old?

So, tell us how your run went!

Rachel said...

My run was awesome! Usually I run on the treadmill during the day, since I'm home with the kids. Running outside with the iPod on was a lot more fun!

I think I went about 2 miles, by my calculations. It made for a nice Saturday feeling...and I'll enjoy my takeout tonight even more! :)

Jenica, that is awesome! I think I've only ever run 10 miles at one time (this was waaaaay back in the day), so 13ish sounds amazing to me! How are you training for that?

jenica said...

2 miles is great!

I follow the easiest training program I could find. ;)
I did it last year and liked it - it's on marathonrookie.com

I'll email you more of my lame tips.

meesh said...

Way to go, Rachel! Makes me want to get outside to run! I do think running outside is so much more motivating than on a treadmill! Keep up the good work!

Shawna said...

ohh fun! I love being outside to run, I really think it is a WAY better workout for me to get the sunshine and the fresh air with the workout.

I was just telling Rex that I wanted to start running again since miles bday is quickly approaching. It is time!

Erin Conrad said...

you look like you're in shape. i was noticing you in the pictures dave took and you look good! way to go, girlie.

Rachel said...

Thanks, E. :) I have a ways to go.