Dear pavement - A nonrunner's running NSV!

polz7

Dear pavement,

When we first met, I hated you. You made me cough, turn red, and generally feel like I was dying. I could handle you for about 30 seconds before throwing in the towel. Well not today, my friend. Today, I set out to take you on for a whole 5 miles, 1.5-2 miles longer than my usual runs and the longest I had ever done. And you know what? Not only did I take you on like a champ (a very slow champ but a champ nonetheless) but when I got back, I decided that 5 wasn't good enough and I kept running, past my house! 6.08 miles in 61:30 - take that, pavement! The longest and furthest I have ever run in my life.

So when I encounter other nonrunners, I will encourage them to keep going, because you know what, pavement? You're not so bad after all.

See you on Tuesday for our next date,
Nonrunner starting to change her mind

the_energy

Love this post x

tyrog11

Awesome post....love the way you wrote it!! Good for you...you made that pavement your biotch! LOL

boinkers

That's awesome! And I certainly wouldn't consider 6 miles in 61 minutes "slow" by any means

JaclynnGail

WOW!!!! That is so fabulous! Congratulations!

polz7

Thanks everyone I can't stop smiling Ah who knew this girl full of excuses could run for an entire hour? HA!

melpap12

Very Motivating!

Nosila0815

Great post. I think you may be a "runner" now. :-)

AmberFaith90

Such an awesome post! Love it! (:

bagpuss64

this is so inspiring - it gives me hope!!!