It’s been nineteen days since it ended, but I needed some time to gather my thoughts about the 30 consecutive days of running. I wish I had something more profound to give you. I kept hoping something insightful would pop into my head and I’ve have this really great song-and-dance for you. But I don’t.
Since 30 days deserves something, here are a few random thoughts:
- Texas heat is not good for everyday running
- Running in 90+ degree weather sucks rocks
- Did I mention it was freaking hot and humid every single freaking day in September
- I don’t think I would do it again in September, unless I lived in Antarctica
- I ran 95% of it by myself and it was hard to stay motivated, but the panic of not finishing the NY Marathon kept me going
- Some things never change; there were good running days and bad running days
- My shoes were baking up some pretty ugly stinky stink by the end of the month
- I exercised my jaw as much as my feet and as a result I gained weight
- Neighbors would stop me on the street and ask if I ran everyday (this was pretty cool)
- On the days I was tired I ran very short distances, which is why I probably didn’t get injured
- Most importantly, it got me where I needed to be – back into marathon shape
I wish I was better at streaking and I wish I had something better to say than “I finished.”
I am, however, left with a pure, unadulterated respect for those who do this for days and days on end – particularly those who run in the desert, or in hell. And a deep fear that I might decide to try it again someday.
Related Posts:
Popularity: 1% [?]
{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }
Suz,
I am glad that you ran alone and stuck with it! You rock girl! I can’t wait to run with you real soon. Three more weeks…until then I will just lift weights and drink beer!
That was a great effort Susan. It makes you fit eh? One good thing is not having to decide if you’re going to run that day.
September is perfect in Australia. January in Texas?
By the way, they *are* sweet and innocent.
Did you just say you are a streaker?
30 days in a row is impressive. I am not sure what my longest streak was, but I am sure that it was shorter than 30 days. Nowadays 3 days in a row is good. Glad to hear you are back in marathon shape.
Congratulations! You did it and the marathon will be A OK; you’ve been there before and you know you can do it. No problem. Now, you better get shopping!
No matter how you slice it, it’s impressive.
You go, girl.
Now, isn’t that reason enough for a new pair of shoes?
I remember the dog days of September when I lived in a hot and humid area. You done good, girl.
I hope those stinker shoes stay in Texas. They have enough pollution in the metropolitan New York area as it is.
I am impressed as to how you actually pulled it off. It really did whip you into marathon distance condition and, for that, I am also grateful.
i’m telling ya, i’m IMPRESSED. not impressed enough to actually try it, but you know, IMPRESSED!