Many of you will recall that when I started this blog, I had high hopes of running a half marathon this year. I began running in January and worked my way up to the Cooper River Bridge Run 10K in Charleston, SC in April. It was such a huge accomplishment for me, and it really had me energized to run the half marathon this year. I had my sights set on the Huntington Half, and in early August I began my training for the race (which took place today). I've been teaching Zumba since January, and I had been running since the 10K in April, so it felt good to get some longer distances in. Then, in September, disaster struck.
I say disaster, but it really wasn't anything too horrific. In early September, some changes happened at my job, and I had to take on more responsibility and duties than I had previously. This required me to get to work very early, and often stay very late into the evening. If you're keeping score, that meant my job was taking all my running time. In October, I felt like I had come to a place where I could better manage my work, and I got back into training. Unfortunately, in early October, I encountered some health issues that definitely left me sidelined (I've bounced back, but I wasn't able to run for almost the entire month of October!).
All in all, I'm sad that I wasn't able to run the half that I had my sights set on, but I did become a runner (again) in 2011. I ran a 10K that I never thought would have been possible, with a good time I might add! I love that after a long day, I can go home and run 4-6 miles without thinking twice! I haven't given up on my hopes of a half marathon, and I've made a new plan to shoot for the UC Half Marathon in April 2012. Regardless of a half marathon though, I'm proud of the fitness accomplishments I've made so far this year. And who knows, the year isn't over yet!
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