Sunday, August 5, 2012

Detroit Free Press Half...Here I Come

Since being injured last February, I've been pretty tentative about making a commitment to run a half marathon. After all, I still haven't gotten over the mental hurdle of running 10 miles without injury.

Two weeks ago, I signed my Team in Training recommitment papers to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with the intent of running in the Free Press Half Marathon. The cool thing about that event is that it is one of the few that crosses the Canadian border...they run over the bridge into Canada and return through the tunnel to the finish line. Met the deadline, but still didn't feel committed.

Last Saturday I ran 9 miles, my longest to date. I still don't run continuously and probably walked at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile, but I did it and training continues, even though it's hot and humid. So it's time to put up or shut up.

Today I made it official...it's on!