Springtime Suprise: RunDisney

So. I'm running a 10-miler. This 10-miler to be exact:

So. I'm running a 10-miler in Florida. And I am ready. What possessed me to sign up? Well I wanted to push myself this year. Accomplish things I've never done before. Fun fact: I hate running....but I used to be on the cross country team 🤷🏿‍♀️. 

I thrive on being unpredictable and neutral chaotic tbh. Anyway to train for this (because I'm not silly enough NOT to train), I enlisted my friend who not only does several long races a year. She's been known to do 2-3 half marathons (13.1 miles) in a month. Plus she has been building a small business on coaching nonrunners to run. Makes sense to me to get the help. 

Anyway through the training program, the longest distance I've done is 8 miles 💪🏾 😅. However, I also trained while in 90° Jamaican dusty fields so I feel like that's got to count for something. 

Mentally I think I'm going to have a few hiccups. Mostly because I've been running solo and just under pace and I know I'm going to want to stop and take pictures but also don't want to get swept up by the balloon ladies (pacers) 🙃 because it takes time to stop and take pictures. 

All in all I'm going to a place I love to do something I hate....because balance.

I'll let you know how it goes. In the interim,  pray for my knees. Until next post.....laters



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