New Race Same Effort.

(I promised Uzi no sweaty instagram videos instead you’re getting sappy blog posts.)

Most of my life I said to put one in my head if you saw me signed up for a marathon.

Well…

I signed up for the Chicago Marathon with my former coach and friend Matt Uzenski. I’ll be meeting with mat for the first time in almost a decade and running a race for the first time in 7 years.

For nearly 8 years I ran between 30- 90 miles a week depending on my level of focus and the competition I was preparing for. I ran for competition, my team and my own vanity. I loved racing and the seemingly enending progression and improvement.

I’m 32 now and I’m running for different reasons. I’m not fast enough to qualify based on speed. I have to raise $1,700.00 for Charity. I’ve chosen Mercy Home, a children’s home in Chicago. That is important because I am slow, old, injured and don’t have a group to run with. All the things that made running bearable (not easy) have been left behind.

I didn’t start as a good runner. I was so slow Ihad to train with the girls team my first season on track. Thank these girls were incredible athletes and they tolerated me until I could join the boys who didn’t start so slow. I’m serious they wore superwoman capes and embaressed the competition.

The starting point didn’t bother me then. That memory was lost for a long time. I could only remember the days when running was routine and my place mattered. At 194 lbs with a bad knee and worse lungs(ok lungs), I’ll have gramdmas as running partners in Chicago. Youth is gone like the first 4 members of Destiny’s Child.

I don’t mind the starting point.

I’m glad there is a charity attached. It’s a good cause and keeps me focused on struggling through this for that. There is no realistic expectation to do anything but qualify and contribute to a good cause.I’m not worried about placing.(for now) I’ve mocked racing without time or placing in mind for so long I finally understand there is a reason to do it.

I’ve got a list of reasons to do this each one can stand on its own. With 8 weeks left I’m getting really serious about fundraising and training. Biking and runnign every day and e-begging at every chance. I want to thank you all in advance and thank you for getting involved.

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