Today is my 1-year anniversary of running my first marathon. Holy mac time flies! It’s bizarre to think of the mileage I was pulling out this time last year. On June 3rd, 2012 I ran the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon with my sister, cousins and aunt and uncle. Some miles were good, some were great, but most were brutal. But was it worth it? Hell yeah.
Running my first marathon was so much more than completing the 26.2 miles. It was training day in and day out for 4 months. It was waking up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning to rip out 16 miles. It was hating running and it was loving running. It was a celebration. It was a family reunion. It was crossing the finish line and accomplishing something incredible with my best friend and sister.
So what has changed in a years time? Well for starters, I’ve spent a whole lot of money on this sport. And my feet have become immune to blisters and calluses. But I’ve also become a stronger, more experienced runner. Running has become a hobby instead of an annoying task. I’ve become part of a running community and have made amazing friends through this sport. AND lastly, after vowing to never run a marathon again, I’m signed up for the Madison Marathon on November 10th!
2012 San Diego Marathon
In Her Shoes 
June 3, 2013 at 12:32 pm
Ok this made me tear up a little! It also makes me want to do another one ASAP!
June 6, 2013 at 10:34 am
Eek…sign up for one. And then you won’t be saying “ASAP.”
June 6, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Maybe I will. Maybe I won’t.
June 3, 2013 at 4:38 pm
Wahoo! Good choice 🙂 It’ll be a great time of year to run, and you’ll avoid the longer distances in heat. So happy for you!
June 6, 2013 at 10:34 am
Thanks! I’m super nervous but excited at the same time. It will be cool to run one at home 🙂
June 4, 2013 at 8:54 am
“It was training day in and day out for 4 months. It was waking up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning to rip out 16 miles. It was hating running and it was loving running. It was a celebration.” <– YES!! Love that. Perfect.
June 6, 2013 at 10:35 am
Thank you, thank you. There were a whole lot more negative emotions that I didn’t share 🙂
June 5, 2013 at 10:24 am
That was a short, but very succinct write-up. You did a great job capturing the relationship we’ve all had at one time with running. Glad to hear you’re running another marathon. Good luck with your training!
June 6, 2013 at 10:35 am
Thank you! It’ll be here before I know it, yikes!