Wish Me Luck!

This weekend is my first race of 2013.  I am more than a little nervous about since I spent most of December battling first a nasty sinus infection and then a lingering bout of the flu.  Needless to say, my training was more than a little off-track.

The good news is that my last half marathon was as recent as December 1st, my fourth for the year, making 2012 my biggest run/walk year to date.  

My Mistletoe Half Marathon posse.  (Pictured Anna, Jeff, & myself)

Yes, I said run/walk.  I AM a chubby girl, after all, so I do not run the entire race, rather I alternate running and walking throughout the race.  At this point I do more walking than running still, but my pace has been getting better, my endurance is improving, and I enjoy the races.
 

I know there may be nay-sayers out there who think this is cheating or being a poser (I am not being dramatic – I have heard these comments before).  Here is what I have to say to that, Negative Nellie . . . the run/walk method is a technique espoused by author, renowned marathon trainer, and, oh, did I mention former Olympic runner, Jeff Galloway.  So, upon whose opinion do you think I place more value??  A Negative Nellie or an OLYMPIAN?  I think the question answers itself.
 

As I was saying, my last half marathon was on December 1st.  Those of you who do quick calculations in your head may have already noted that if you consider beyond 2013, I am actually do 13 straight months of half marathons.  What?!? Let me take it a step further . . . right now there is talk about doing a very big race in Jan. 2014, so it will likely be 14 consecutive months of half marathons!  CRAZY!  That’s me!
 

The madness begins/continues THIS weekend, my friends, so wish me luck, send me positive vibes or whatevs!  
 

Peace Out!