364 days, 9 hours<\/p>\n
That\u2019s about how long it\u2019s been \u2013 give or take a few minutes and a time zone \u2013 since I crossed the finish of my 100th<\/sup> marathon.\u00a0 It\u2019s also how long since my last real run.\u00a0 (We\u2019re not counting those little 200-yard teasers as part of the Cross-Fit experience.\u00a0 Especially since by round 3 of the \u201cWOD\u201d or \u201cWorkout of the Day\u201d I knew it would be easier to run a few more miles than to do more burpees or push-ups.)<\/p>\n So \u2013 have I learned anything?\u00a0 I\u2019d like to say my body has changed, but in truth I never got very scientific about it so I\u2019m not sure.\u00a0\u00a0 The same pants all still fit so that\u2019s a good thing.\u00a0 I DID move a couch all by myself last week (and this journey included a couple of steps as our house has many levels), so I\u2019d like to think that those P90X videos helped with something.\u00a0 Speaking of those, yes, I still do them.\u00a0 I HAVE learned to change my lazy ways in strength training and I\u2019ve finally embraced the idea of cutting down the cardio to pick up some weights & work in those damn squats & lunges.\u00a0 I hope that this continues once I\u2019m free on the roads again.<\/p>\n I have learned (or rather reinforced what I already knew) that my husband is a very patient & understanding man.\u00a0 When I realized I still needed an endurance workout each week and turned to the pool, he had very little complaint about me spending 2-3 hours underwater each Saturday.\u00a0 It\u2019s one thing to deal with the long runs, but at least those weren\u2019t limited to the 1-5pm lap times.\u00a0 I have grown to enjoy those long swims, and am truly considering keeping them in there a few times a month, even as I increase my running mileage once again.<\/p>\n I have learned that in addition to my husband I have friends & family that support my weird little exercise quirks.\u00a0 They were extremely helpful in getting me into Y\u2019s, health clubs, and country clubs for access to pools or Zumba classes, and my brother even trolled alongside while I swam the lake in Canada so I wouldn\u2019t be run over by a bass boat or jet skier.\u00a0 (Though in my mind this was actually secondary to having a quick escape should I happen upon a snake in the water.)<\/p>\n I have learned that that number \u2013 THAT DAMN NUMBER ON THE SCALE is a real pain in the ass and really should be ignored most of the time.\u00a0\u00a0 Did you just have a great workout?\u00a0 Yes.\u00a0 Do your pants fit?\u00a0 Yes.\u00a0 Do you feel good?\u00a0 Yes.\u00a0 Then STEP AWAY FROM THE EVIL LITTLE THING.\u00a0 Just walk away and enjoy your day.<\/p>\n I have learned that I have no shortage of ego when it comes the assessment of my own endurance.\u00a0 While my husband and son are signed up for this weekend\u2019s Hot Chocolate 5K here in Chicago, I\u2019m entered into the 15K.\u00a0\u00a0 What is wrong with me?\u00a0 I only hope there is still chocolate fondue left by the time I finish.<\/p>\n I have also learned that Baker Boys (melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes) in Highland Park is approximately 7 \u00bd miles from my house.\u00a0 Can you say \u201cdestination run\u201d?<\/p>\n I have learned that I\u2019m lousy at sitting down to write.\u00a0 Or perhaps there wasn\u2019t all that much to be writing.\u00a0 At least if someone wanted to read through every post at once it doesn\u2019t have to be a huge time commitment.\u00a0 There will still be plenty of time for a good run.<\/p>\n Keep moving.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 364 days, 9 hours That\u2019s about how long it\u2019s been \u2013 give or take a few minutes and a time zone \u2013 since I crossed the finish of my 100th marathon.\u00a0 It\u2019s also how long since my last real run.\u00a0 (We\u2019re not counting those little 200-yard teasers as part of the Cross-Fit experience.\u00a0 Especially since 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