While it's not quite as exciting as the actual "running of the bulls" in Spain, Durham's own Running of the Bulls 8K race was pretty rocking. And I am privileged to say that I got the chance to run in that race. Here's the proof:
That's me, huffing and puffing my way to the finish line, still with a smile on my face. (Or perhaps I was smiling because I was seconds away from being done? :) )I've written about racing before (see a post from December of last year on the Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot). I still believe that everyone who runs should race. The camaraderie, the challenge, the chance to run a new route safely...what's not to love?
That being said, don't be married to the idea of getting the "perfect" time. I, myself, am a pretty pokey runner. I plod along, knowing full well that I will not place near the top of the pack. This year, I ended up pretty much in the middle of my age group in terms of time, and I'm happy with that. Heck, do I want to run faster? Always. Patience, persistence, and putting one foot in front of the other will all get me to my goals, but I need to put in the effort.
Speaking of putting in the effort - I graduated from the National Personal Training Institute today! Yippee! Six months of learning, practicing, writing fitness programs, and exercising like a fiend have led to where I am today - a confident, joyful, eager personal trainer. Now all I need is a job.....
Stay with me on the journey, my little chickadees! Keep putting one foot in front of the other!
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