The best part about living in Texas is the Spring and Fall weather in addition to the winter weather only lasting 2 months of the year. Houston weather is finally warming up, which means I can start running outside again! In lieu of running outside, my sister and I have been doing cardio workouts inside while our babies play together. However, it just doesn't compare to the workout we get when running outside because we have to stop every few minutes to intervene with our babies. Hopefully the weather stays warm enough for us to be able to run outside continually. (We avoid running outside in weather less than 55 degrees to try to prevent sick babies.)
I am doubly grateful to my husband who has given up his Saturday morning football, ever since we started playing Ultimate Frisbee Sat. afternoons, because now that means I can run without pushing Caleb on Saturday mornings. Caleb doesn't do well for runs lasting over 45 minutes or so, so I haven't run long distances in a while. Last weekend I got back on track for my goal to train for a half marathon. I ran 6 miles last weekend, which wasn't as tough as I thought it would be with taking a 2 month break, and yesterday I reached my new record for distance and ran 8 miles.
In addition to both of these runs, Matt and I play Ultimate in the afternoon, which is at least another couple of miles with all the running involved back and forth. We look at this as a weekly date, which is how we justify spending 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon playing when there's always much to get done! :o)
A few of my family members expressed the other day how they just don't get "the running thing." I'm looking at it as a way to get into the best shape I've ever been in and experience the satisfaction of setting a goal, working for it, and achieving it. Unfortunately, all the half marathon races this year that are close to where I live are on a Sunday. Nothing replaces being able to run the actual race, although it costs money, with all the other runners around you, but I'll continue to work up to 13 miles anyway.
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I think it's great! 8 miles is amazing and I'm so impressed and proud of you! I also love how Matt supports you in everything you do - y'all really have a great partnership.
Aaaand I'm seriously jealous of your weather. :)
Thats awesome! Good for you!! I have had a lot of friends run half marathons and I think they are amazing for it! I dont get the running thing either...its just not for me. I am working on getting in the best shape of my life, but it wont be by running a marathon :)
Yeah, I don't get the running thing and to take away football from Matt! tsk tsk
Yea, me and running don't get along so I am SUPER impressed-8 miles WOW! Keep up the good work, you're amazing!!
That is so AWESOME Haley! You guys are so active! I totally love explaining "the running thing" to people. It is so worth it to work so hard, feel so great, and be able to eat anything you want without feeling guilty. =) Are there any Saturday races within a few hours of Houston? We had to drive to Nashville (four hours from Atlanta) to get one on a Saturday, but I thought it was definitely worth it. =)
Hey Haley,
I just snuck onto your sight after seeing you on someone elses - just wanted to check you out.
FYI there is a half marathon in October on a Saturday in Huntsville, put on by the Seven Hills Running Club (I think.)
I had no idea you're a runner... as if you weren't awesome enough before. Hope you don't mind if I check out your blog every now and again.
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