1.10.2007

Yes I Am

I think I've told everyone about my half-marathon, the idea being that if I get the word out to enough people, I will be shamed into following through and actually completing the damn thing.

In the course of the telling, several friends have pledged to attend the race so they can provide motivation point and laugh, which I think will be really helpful fun for them, not so much for me.

When I talk about the half-marathon (frequently, as I prefer to over-examine the things that make me anxious) I find myself saying that I'm 'not really a runner' - which I'm not, because I kinda suck at it.

That statement was thrown back at me this morning by the salesperson who was helping me find the correct running sneakers. "Once you start doing half-marathons", he said "I think that makes you a runner."

Ok. New mindset. My name is ridiculouschick, and I am a runner. Who doesn't suck.

The first step is acceptance.

6 comments:

Dewey Dismal said...

Look out! We've got a runner!

andebobandy said...

run, ridiculouschick. run like the wind.

Anonymous said...

Rock on ridiculous

Anonymous said...

I kidded you about this the other day. But, you're doing it and that's impressive. So, not only do I take back my little jab (as fun-loving as I meant it to be!) I say this to you now: I will join you. Email me the details and let's start training! No, I'm not drunk and there's no hot dog in my mouth. I WILL RUN THE HALF MARATHON WITH YOU. Just let me know where to sign up.

I've run a few 5k's - same thing, right?

Anonymous said...

That's awesome!

Anonymous said...

I think my comment got lost... but basically I said that a half marathon is just 4 5k's in a row! No big deal. Looking forward to running with you!