I'm becoming that guy I used to hate...and I'm liking it!
Feb 5, 07:51 PM
You know that guy you hate? You know the one. You’re out running, you’re doing what feels like a marathon but is only really 2-3mi at a whopping 10min/mi pace and you’ve hit that point when your body says enough is enough, time to walk. You look around and nobody’s in sight so you dramatically slow down to a semi-fast walk. Breathing deeply you wonder what you’re doing and then you hear the sound of footsteps. A quick glance back and there he is. Running along like it’s no big deal. He could be on mile 50 of a 300mi run but he looks like he just left the house. You mentally wonder why this guy couldn’t have passed you 2min ago when you were still running and looked like you were at least partially in shape. But no, there he goes, trotting by as you try to summon some dignity in your exhaustion. He disappears around a bend and you’re left wondering how in the world someone could ever get in that kind of shape.
Fast forward a year and I was out for a run the other day. It was in the mid 50’s (In February!) and so there were other people on the bike path for a change. I was in the middle of a 5.25mi run and passed by a couple walking their dog. As I went by, I could tell they were a little miffed by me passing them. Funny enough, because of an extra leg I put in to get a little extra distance I ended up passing them again. As I did I started thinking about how I used to feel when I got passed (see narrative above) and realized that I was starting to act like that guy I always used to hate. I’m running longer and more confidently than ever before and I’m running farther without having to walk like i used to.
So here’s to another year of getting better and maybe I’ll even make some other guy on the bike path jealous when I pass him.
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I just finished reading all your blog posts for this year and I am so impressed with your goals and attitude! I hope I can get to see one of your Tris again!
Oh, and if you pass me I won’t be jealous…just happy you’re able to do it and I don’t have to…ha, ha, ha
— Mom · Feb 9, 04:50 PM · #
Well, it looks like you’ve carefully plotted out a training schedule and goals for the year, and I’m really proud of your commitment level and determination, and especially your reliance on God. I hope that we can be at one of the triathlons.
— Stan · Feb 6, 09:28 AM · #