i still run
I knew it right after Shiprock. I knew it before I even approached the finish line. Marathons were not enough anymore. Insane or not, I was thinking about 50 miles.
Instead I decided to give up marathon running. I would run, but not marathons. At least not for a while. At least not for the foreseeable future.
It takes more time and energy than I can invest without putting the rest of my life on hold. I cannot go back to who I was before. I am a marathon runner. But I have to become who I am meant to be. For me running is an adventure, not a destiny.
I still run.
But my magical marathon year is over.
posted by runliarun @ 12:35 PM
10 Comments:
Ah, just running for the sake of running...that's a dream too, just of a different kind. Keep posting though, okay?
All my running running friends are coming out of the woodwork..must be marathon season..Yup.
I had a feeling...
Ultra's is a differnet kind of running.. Still alot of time involved, but different then marathons..
Look forward to read of what you plan to do.. But whatever it is, have fun doing it.. Most important thing of all.
Congratulations on your year of marathoning. Can't wait to hear about your next adventures.
Enjoy what you do!
Thanks for sharing your year of marathons with us.
Enjoy the future!
Sometimes what we do becomes such a part of who we are (ballet was like that for me). I think it's awesome you are finding a balance and saying no when you need to.
You are very wise but the marathon is a contagious diseas, we will never recover.
Well it certainly was an amazing run even if you never take another step. The itch is tough to shake though... but the time is tough to find.
Although I'm only a half-marathoner, I can still relate. Since my last half-marathon a year ago, I've been pretty much a non-runner, focusing mostly on my swimming and spending some extra time with my family. It was a nice ride while it lasted.
I still go on the occasional run, just for the sake of running, but I leave the Garmin (and all expectations) at home.
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