Sunday, May 19, 2013

Running with My Ultra-Husband Isn't So Bad

Capital City Half-Marathon 2013

My first half-marathon was Capital City May 2012 and I avidly signed up for 3 more last Summer, eager to pursue the highly acclaimed Half-Maniac status. Needless to say I didn't touch another half-marathon until today...

You see, I'm married to an Ultra Runner. Yes, I capitalize Ultra Runner because to me it's significant, a feat in itself and I am so very proud of my husband(Bill, Will, William, Dad, Ultra Runner, Crazy) Call him what you like!

Back to Capital City 2012-I walked a bit, whined a lot, took a bathroom break that turned into no break but a literal walk in the park. However, the BEST was at mile 12!!! I became so overwhelmed with the idea of actually finishing I went into a bit of a panic. Ok, a lot of panic. Panic ATTACK! Bill, my husband, pulled me to the side and firmly reminded me that I could in fact breathe, because I was talking. He shunned away the medic, who was kindly waiting to call the ambulance. My sweet Ultra Runner husband also dropped a few F bombs on me, which he knew I needed, so I could finish the half-marathon I set out to do 2 hours earlier. Thank you Bill!

Capital City 2013-Today, finished, done & feeling good! Well sore, really sore. I don't train for these races, I barely even run. 4 miles alongside Bill nearly killed me a week ago! But here's what I know today, that I didn't know a year ago...1)The mind is a powerful thing, it tells your body what it CAN do! 2)The sense of Community & Camaraderie during the race is SO ME!! 3)Running with my husband, free of a panic attack, is pretty wonderful;)

Perhaps I'll run a bit more on the side, in preparation for a race or two. Until then, I'll enjoy the shoes, the skirts, saying Hi to strangers & enjoy the accomplishment of finishing a race(no matter how hard or slow it may be). Hey, I may even run with my Ultra Running Husband again someday!