The day I run a marathon is the day that pigs fly. It’s also the day that someone will find Tupac alive and well and the day that Skittles really taste like a rainbow. It’s the day that will never happen.
Nevertheless, I have made it a goal of mine to become a runner. It’s an attainable goal for this summer since all that is required is a pair of shoes and an iPod. And since I’ll be traveling so much, it would be a nice way to gain a new perspective in a foreign city.
A romantic concept, right?
Little did I know how painful and aggravating this process would be. Granted, “Athletic” has never been my middle name, but I…work out. I can go on the elliptical for hours on end like it’s nobody’s business. And I can hold my breath under water for quite some time…that counts for something…
Let’s just say I’m having not a lot of luck as a beginner. And my impatient nature adds quite a bit of fuel to the fire. What feels like 5 or 6 miles to me really winds up being only 2. I made a kick ass playlist to pump me up, but I usually only get about halfway through the songs.
As my dreams of becoming the next Wilma Rudolph slipped through my fingers, I decided to consult the web for some advice. I came across this nifty little Nike blog that really has eased my worries:
Coach Jay answers applicable questions for beginning runners like me, but also includes information on cross-training workouts and has special entries by “Nike Elite Runners.” (maybe one day I’ll be posting on there!...I know, one day at a time…)
My favorite part of the site though is the “Powersong” music section. I immediately downloaded most of the offerings in the hip-hop section (because running’s just so thug) and have found the selections to be encouraging and quite catchy, if I do say so myself. Although this is from my personal library, I do think it’s worthy to add to my “Born to Run” playlist:
And if you haven’t had enough of Nike yet, download the free app called Nike+GPS! It tracks your time, distance, and speed, and also has a GPS so when you run outside you don’t get lost! Perfect for a runner traveling to a far and distant land, eh? J
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