Couch to Beacon: Redemption
Shannon Bryan still can't run, but she believes in second chances. She's giving the Beach to Beacon 10K another shot (you know, after last year's tragic failure. But let's not bring that up).
Follow her training through race day: August 2.
Another Couch to Bacon update. Did I just say bacon? I meant chicken fingers.
My friend Victoria called me up yesterday wanting to go to the gym. After quickly talking her out of that, we agreed to meet up to "fast walk" the Back Cove. Which we did, kind of. We had the "walk" part down.
I won't even crack jokes about really, really wanting to run - but darn that bum leg.
It was a conscience restraint. My group run is tonight and if I've learned nothing else, it's to not overdo it.
Yes, yes. Laugh all you want. But it's a system that works for me. Two days in a row just doesn't work - if I ran yesterday I'd struggle today. And I don't want to struggle in front of the group (remember the "not-wanting-to-look-like-an-idiot" discussion we had at the beginning of this training?
Another lesson I learned? Even a saunter around Back Cove deserves a meaty reward.
Okay, okay - enough with the chicken! Back to the running tonight.
Comments
I still have leftover fries if you want them - they're the gift that keeps on giving.
Posted by Shannon BryanJune 7, 2007 12:52 PM
I must say, after our oh so vigorous walk which decreased my um uh....blood sugar, it was only necessary that I consume large quantities of fatty food in which I could convince myself that I had already walked off. Simple solution :)
Posted by VictoriaJune 7, 2007 08:40 PM
Hi Shannon:
You're pretty funny. That's part of what will make you a runner. You and the whole gang did a great job with the speed workout last evening. 4 x 800 meters is awesome! You are well on your way to being able to run 10 kilometers. Just seven more Thursday evening runs before Beach 2 Beacon. One of my favorite running quotes is "Success rests with having the courage, endurance and will to become the person you want to be, however peculiar that may be". the late Dr. George Sheehan, Redbank, NJ
June 8, 2007 09:33 AM
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Questions/Comments
I'm not so sure Bleacher Wings and Beer are "training food", but at least you walked first! MMMM Bleacher Wings sound good right now....must go tonight....see now you've afflicated me with that "mention food to me and I immediately want to eat it" syndrome! Darn you!
Posted by AndreaJune 7, 2007 11:43 AM