Whoo Whoo ... tagged again ...
Tagged again ... is this "punishment" for not having posted in so long? Or is it "encouragement" to get going again? (hmmm) ... either way, I'll happily play along ...
1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago?
I used to run for *fun*, to stay fit and keep my weight stable ... a side benefit I found was that it was a great mood booster too ... If I was ever frustrated or upset about something at work or in a personal relationship I would just put on my shoes, go for a run, and all of a sudden things didn't seem so bad ... I never ran more than about 3 - 4 miles at a time (with the occasional 10 K thrown in there), but I ran almost every single day ... and sometimes 2 x in one day! Ahh ... to be young again!
2. What is your best and worst run/race experience?
Best - Little 3 mile Tri for Fun, just before IMCDA in June of 05 ... a "non-competitive" tune up pre-2nd IM. There is always this one woman who races these and is a phenomenal runner. I always get ahead of her on the bike by miles, but she ALWAYS passes me at mile 2 - 3 of the run ... but not that time! I beat her! Short and Sweet.
Worst - Silicon Valley Marathon 2006 - tried to qualify with a sub 4:00 marathon and my training wasn't the best - felt weak, sick and tired and ended up barely making it in 4:30. Embarrassing, frustrating ... painful. Not fun - the only time in my life I've been truly unhappy in a race situation.
3. Why do you run?
Stress relief, mood enhancement, comraderie, weight management ... why not?
4. What is the best or worst piece of advice you've been given about running?
Best: If you're tired, rest. Don't do the workout. You have more to lose than to gain ...
Worst: I bought this pair of running shoes once from a kid in a sports store - they were too small for my feet! I ended up with very bad foot, knee, hip pain ... arrggh. I was young too, and didn't realize the importance of a good fit.
5. Tell us something surprising about yourself that not many people would know.
I can play the piano. Not well, but I can do it by reading music, and lots and lots of practicing.
Now, here are my 5 Tagees:
• Wade E
• Carrie E
• Anna C
• Amy R
• Ilana G