Upcoming Races

So, like I said, I haven't gotten to the point where I run because I really like it yet. So In order to help me stay dedicated to running, I'm training for a few races in the near future. Here are the races I'm participating in:

Tuna Run 200 

Image from tunarun200.com

This is a Ragnar type relay race that starts here in Garner and ends in Atlantic Beach. I, and 11 other people on my team, will be runnin' to the beach October 19-20. This will be my first relay type race and I'm REALLY excited about it! I plan on bringing a great attitude as well as a few tricks up my sleeve to keep me and my teammate's morale up! I'm running with some friends from church, so our team name is only fitting: Mormons on the Run. My legs are probably some of the easiest as I'm pretty new to running. My first leg is 3.03 miles, my second is 6.34 and my third and final is 3.63. I'm glad that my last leg isn't too long! Running 13 miles over two days isn't going to be easy.

Outer Banks Half-Marathon

Image from obxmarathon.org

This is the race that started it all, really. I decided as a goal this year, to run a half marathon and this was the most convenient one. I'll actually be joined by my good friend Shelly who will be running the full marathon. Go Shelly! I think I'm going to don my very best pirate attire and run like the devil be chasin' me, matey!

Disney Princess Half-Marathon

Image from runatdisney.com

I think it would be a lot of fun to run a race, where dressing up like a princess stopping to take pictures with Disney princesses are encouraged! But it's an expensive race. So, Matt only agreed to let me go if I could find someone to do it with me. So I appealed to Facebook, and lo, a friend responded that she had a group going! Ha ha! In yo face, Matt (I'm pretty sure he was positive I couldn't find someone to go with me! :) I'm going to have a girl's only/baby-free weekend to run and have a blast at Disney! I'm really looking forward to this race AND to designing my running costume.

Wendesday's Run - 3.1 miles

I was supposed to do some interval training with some ladies I'm doing a relay race with this morning, but I forgot about my dentist appointment (which I ended up having to reschedule any way), so I went to the gym and ran on the treadmill this afternoon. It was awful.

You know, I used to hate running outside. I much preferred to run on the treadmill. I think it was the fact that I could watch tv while running. But since I've been doing mostly trail running (I still hate running on the roads), I really hate running on the treadmill. I think it's because I can't adjust my pace very well on the treadmill. I can't pick it up or slow it down a little whenever I need without worrying about my pace. And I feel like I can't figure out what speed to go in the first place.

But, I guess it's better than not running at all. 

Distance - 3.1 miles

Time - 47 minutes

Calories Burned - 671

Why I Run

I thought as the very first post of this blog, I would explain the reason I run. I have never thought of running with fondness and have only very recently thought it was sort of fun. I haven't actually reached the point of enjoying a run while I'm actually running, but I hear some people do. I remember dreading the day we had to run the mile in school and tried to think of ways to get out it.

But now, I run. That seems so weird to say, but I run. Ha ha! Still can't get over how weird that sounds!

I run because (and I know this is going to sound silly) but I want to be able to outrun the bad guy. You know, that hypothetical psychopath that is hiding in the backseat of your car at night, or lurking in a dark corner. Yeah, that guy.

I run because I want to lose weight, and be healthy.

I run because I want to be able to eat some cake from time to time and not feel guilty.

I run because going to races is fun and the feeling of crossing the finish line is amazing.

But mostly, I run because of this:

I want to be a healthy and active mother and wife. I want to be able to run after my kids (because hopefully some day it will be kids) and I want to be able to set a good example of a healthy lifestyle.

So, let's see Teri run!