I used my size to my advantage and instead of working toward slimming down, I hit the weight room and ate (mostly horribly) to pack on the pounds - I was to be an offensive lineman. For the first few years of my organized football career, I played center. Since I had the size and some speed (read quickness) though, by my sophomore year, I was moved to offensive tackle, protecting the quarterback's blind side. It was fun and I'll never forget those Friday nights.
The Hartford Marathon / Half Marathon is tomorrow and I will be running the half with my running buddy. The weather is supposed to be perfect and I'm really looking forward to having fun with this race - I'm not putting any pressure on myself tomorrow. I'm just going to run.
While I may not have been born to be a runner, over time, I think I have become one. I enjoy getting out on the rail trail and roads. It is not my favorite thing to do always, but I do miss it when I can't get out - leading me to believe that I'm becoming a runner.
To everyone that is getting out this weekend to train or race - have fun. Enjoy yourself...I will be.
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I wasn't born a runner either - and still am not totally sure I really am :-) Good luck, tomorrow! And I grew up in South Texas too! Needville to be exact!
ReplyDeletedid you ever have to wear the husky tough-skins? Match that with Underoos that your grandma got you and that was a guaranteed ass kicking on the playground. And also my world.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the race and the weekend!
ReplyDelete"Some people say they haven't yet found themselves. But the self is not something one finds; it is something one creates." - Thomas Szasz
ReplyDeleteYou have created a runner in yourself. Have a great race!
Good luck at the race today and remember what you said which is to have fun.
ReplyDeleteHave a blast at the race! You are definitely a runner :)
ReplyDeleteI hope the race went well!! I can't wait to hear about it. You are a runner. I am not built like a runner either, but I think that you are who you think you are for the most part. I hope you had a blast at the race!
ReplyDeletePerhaps playing football in South Texas shaped the person you've become - determined, focused, relentless in your pursuits - whether it be the Hartford Half Marathon, a local run, or the Ironman. Either way - born a runner or not - I'm blessed to share these experiences with you. Nice run this weekend - I'm always proud of you.
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