Day THREE. 126 days to go.

5/5 Intervals

Today was a real test. I missed out on the group run due to another engagement. A dear and sweet friend of mine is getting married and her bridal shower was more important to me than running. I know . . . gasp. Yes it takes some sincere dedication to train for a half marathon but I have some other priorities at time. I planned ahead though. I found someone not in our running group who had interest in a little run and scheduled ahead of time for today. I can go out for a run on my own well enough, but sticking to those intervals becomes quite difficult. Went out to the country for this run, it was a nice change of scenery. It was also different being the one who was pushing and watching the intervals, that is normally Misty's job. I have to be pushed because I am mentally weak. As we were running, i thought about this. I am far from "in shape" and i have nowhere near the body that you would see on a typical runner. And yes i run intervals. I couldn't run 3 miles straight if my life depended on it, but intervals come with there perks . . . i burn more fat that way- check out the research. But today i had someone ask to run with me. I gave a few tips here and there and encouraged through text the night before. Physically, i see changes, regardless of how slow but today i took a step back and saw something more. I have been told i inspire and frankly i can't see how this gross body running would be an inspiration but today i realized i was the one pushing and educating and leading the way for the small group of 2.