I swear I just got goosebumps when you were comparing your love for running with the love you feel in a romantic relationship. I FELT THAT SO MUCH and I really wanna go for a run right now hahaha. Excited to see what's ahead for you in 2023!
Lotta good vibes in this video. Love when the california burritos make an appearance too, you should for sure always get one for those of us far away in the midwest and beyond. Cant wait to follow along for the ride as you train for your race!
Yay!!!! I'm glad you signed up for something. You absolutely are not done. You have so much time to work on your running potential, it's not even funny. You might end up in distances you didn't do before. It's going to take time to get back into it and you won't be as fast as before, at first. I was never as fast as you in high school but the crazy thing is I'm like 10 lbs heavier than high school and faster (not at the 800m/1600m 😩 - but the longer stuff, 5K+). You could smash longer distance stuff with training if you want it! Carlsbad 5000 is such a fun race! If only it didn't conflict with Boston I'd do it more often.
I know exactly what you mean. I took a long time off from running post college and lost all my fitness. Just keep putting in the work day after day, it will come back!
The way you described your need to run, and fulfilling a part of your life is exactly how I feel about my move to San Diego in May. It's weird how strong certain feelings are lol
Just know that the void you feel is in all of us! You're not alone. I think that void we all feel is not for anything temporary or on this earth, or else running or other things would do it. But it's only Jesus, which is such good news. And he's given us running and races too!
