Tunes Along the Way

May 24
I have completed a 2 km run/walk this afternoon in 26 degree celcius weather. I came home and then completed 20 minutes of "strength training". I feel great-just sweaty!
I am enjoying "John Stanton's" book "Running-Start to Finish" and "Running Room's Training Log".
For strength training John states that the benefits (pg. 126):
-help reduce the risk of injury
-prepares muscles for faster running
-make you stronger on the hills
-enhances the rehabilitation of skeletal and muscular injuries
That helped motivate me as I need all the help I can get!
John Stanton would have his work cut out if he was training me.
I had to laugh as I began my run session. I had my IPod strapped to my arm-turned on the music... and what song started my run.? ...."And Now the end is Near.". At first I thought, ummm ... this is the end? However, the other side of my brain took over and said, "Yes you can.. You have been able to do so much in your life and you can and will do the half marathon". "And now, the end is near....So I face the final curtain... My friends I'll say it clear I state my case of which I am certain.... I've lived a life thats full I've traveled each and every highway... but more much more than this..... I did it my way."
ok..let's just say... I used my parked car as my final curtain in the run today. As I listened to the song, I thought.... here I am, 53 years old... and training for a half marathon-which is way out of my comfort zone! I have never run in my life...except after 4 children! But... I will do it!
As Engelbert Humperdinct sang to me, "Yet there were times.... when I bit off more than I could chew.. But through it all....when there was doubt...I faced it all and I stood tall .. and did it all... my way".
A challenge, yes! But..... I am determined!