I still can’t believe it, but I’m going to run a Marathon.
Not a half… but all of it. All 26.2 miles.
Hopefully I'll still be jumping like this after the marathon?!?!
Yes, I might be nuts… but I’ll be a nut along with the 45,000 other runners signed up to tackle the October race in The Windy City. I figured if I’m going to do something this crazy I might as well go big!
I signed up for the Chicago Marathon on February 1st. Registration opens and closes very quickly for the race so you have to make the decision about running so far ahead of time. It's intimidating!
Instead of announcing it to the world… I didn’t tell anyone other than my hubby and closest friends. I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to do it. I don’t like to fail. And failing in the public eye can be even harder.
I spent the spring focusing on becoming a healthier runner. I built some speed at shorter distances. I started doing yoga, which relieved my nagging shin splint issues. I started to slowly build miles.
As I started to feel more confident that I could do it, I told more people-- family, co-workers, fellow runners.
Now, I’m ready to share with you! I’ll be writing on my new running blog www.runninginaskirt.com as I’m training for this huge race. I will also have running tips that have worked for me, ways I try to run healthy, and some crazy side stories from my life. Even if you are not a runner, I think you will enjoy it. My goal is to inspire someone to get active in any sport or try something that you once thought was impossible. I hope it will give you a chance to get to know me a little better.
Thank you for supporting me, praying with me, and reading along as I tackle this crazy journey!
Angie says
You started yoga when you started to prepare to run your marathon... did you do videos at home or went to a gym? If you did videos at home, could you share what you used? I've never done yoga but feel it'd be beneficial as I am underway with training for my first marathon. thanks!
JulieWunder says
https://www.runninginaskirt.com/category/workout-dvd-reviews/
Hi Angie,
I took one private class with a wonderful instructor who did Yoga for Runners. She showed me how to hit the spots on my legs that were causing me trouble with ankle and shin splints. I took that knowledge and used it with DVD's at home. I used Rodney Yee- Daily Yoga and Christine Feldstead Yoga for Runners. I reviewed both DVD's on the link above 🙂 I also did some yoga stretches right after I ran. I highly recommend finding a yoga practice to compliment your running. I would not have gotten through my marathon without it!
Let me know if you have anymore questions, I'm happy to help.
Angie says
thank you! 🙂
Ken Shields says
Thanks for some great inspiration! Seams like we've been running a parallel race here! I started running May 2009 with the Sunset Stampede and am training for my first marathon in October too, The Marine Corps Marathon - OO-RAH!!! Anyway I look forward to hearing how your upcoming weeks go and learn from your tips. Thanks for putting it out for all to see!
JulieWunder says
Yes it does! I hope your training is going well! Did you have your 18 miler this past weekend? I wish you the best of luck as well!!!!!
julie
Bob Masiello says
You can do it girl, make us all proud..............
JulieWunder says
Thank you!!!