The first blank page. I practically cleaned the entire house before I finally managed to sit down and write my first blog post. In other words, I was intimidated so I procrastinated until I couldn’t find another chore. I feel the pressure to start it out in a uniform way that will easily allow future blog posts to follow along. But I decided I’m doing it my way and will just get this first post on the page and let go of expectations. Let’s begin!
So, why a blog? (A running blog, more specifically).
Like the title of my page, I really do dream of running. More often than I care to admit. I enjoy talking about running and documenting so I figured this would be a great outlet to do just that. I love the idea that I can always look back and see how my running journey has evolved over time.
What I plan to share on this blog:
I’m hoping to post every Sunday and share a recap of my week of running from the data, to photographs, to meals/snacks and mood overall. This will be helpful for me as I continue to fine tune my performance to feel my best both physically and mentally.
Overtime, I’ll also be sharing any new products like shoes, clothing, fuel and review them. I want to share my favorite recipes and playlists as well. And because, I have a few races coming up, I want to document the days leading up to the day, the actual day and a thorough recap afterwards.
The Marathon.
I expect to have enough content to share because I am days away from officially starting my 18 week training cycle for my first marathon. I have never underestimated the marathon. I know it is a true beast. I’m going into this with full expectation to reach face to face contact with the unimaginable, horrific pain and mental challenge that I’ve been warned about. But, I also anticipate the familiar emotions waiting for me at the finish line. Breaking through barriers that are both physical and mental have empowered me in all the best ways. It’s why I love to race. It’s like how Haruki Murakami says in What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, “Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that’s the essence of running, and a metaphor for life.”
I hope I can find some grounding in these blogs when I face mental battles and physical struggles. I’m looking forward to see how my unique experience of marathon training will unfold.
I close this blog post with this song today :)