Database Diva

I was starting to feel old and achy, and knew I needed a change. I started walking, and eventually walked a half marathon with a friend. I thought it was fun, but it took too long, so I started running. Instead of following the traditional path of running, then running 5Ks, 10Ks, etc. I continued signing up for half marathons, running as long as I could, and then walking the rest. In 2006 I got serious about training. By 2007 I was running 30 - 40 miles per week. I had a few setbacks due to injury, but my desire to run was strong, and as soon as I could, I'd be running 10K daily. By the end of the year I was unable to make that kind of comeback. I had committed to a few races in 2008, but was unable to train for them. Now I'm starting over. A big week means running more than 10 miles. I don't know where the future will take me, but the one thing I've learned from the experience is that I don't need races, medals or finish times. I just need to run.