Not a Running Blog

I am beginning again to train for a race. This time, I want to run 13.1 miles. I haven't run a half marathon. It seems like it would be a fun distance, a bit of a stretch, but not all the preparation and agony of the full marathon. Now, I am working out a training plan that will prepare me for the half and take into account my recent sabbatical from the sport. In the last marathon that I trained for and ran, I just put in the miles and gutted through the race with little enjoyment or real engagement. This time, I am attempting to put more effort and focus into each training run. Maybe that is because, I haven't really left myself much time to get ready for this race, or maybe it is because I am investing more meaning in this run than in others. Whatever the reason, I ran with a specific goal today. As a result, I am excited to be training and eager for my next run. I haven't felt that way about running for some time. I kinda like this running thing (again.)