Pathetic

I've decided to go running today to fulfill my new year's resolution for the marathon training. I used to run every day a few months ago, but I haven't run in at least two months. By the time I left work and made it to the trail, it was dark and cold. I layered up and went on my run.

Oh my gawd. It was freaking cold. To begin with, I haven't run in a while and the air made it hard to breathe. I also am a competitive person and wanted to just pick up my running where I last left off. I know that's a stupid thought, but I tried very hard to maintain my old pace. I'm freaking hurting now. I tried to run three miles, but ended up running half of that and walking the other half. Very pathetic indeed. It's a good thing I have a year to prepare for the marathon.

I'm hoping that by going more often, I can adjust my body to the cold air and it won't burn so much when I breathe.

On a positive note, I finished one book already for the year. One down, fourteen to go. The book was Digital Fortress by Dan Brown. Very good book. I highly recommend all of his books. I have read all of his others except Deception Point. I plan on buying that one soon, but I have to start my next book first. I'm currently reading Wicked by Gregory Maguire. I heard the book was really good and I want to see the play. It's coming to Houston in a few months.

Anyway, I'm off to take some pain medication and rest these old bones.