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Honolulu Marathon Training: Week 4, Run #14-6mi pace 3mi easy

So, obviously this run was cut short. I went out and it was lightly drizzling and it was kinda nice and I was still sweating heaps but I felt cooler because of the rain. And I was just doing my thing and actually felt really good and then I think close to 2 miles in I ran past this guy who was talking to another dude sitting on some steps, and then I stopped at a stoplight at the corner. He then started walking and crossed so he was ahead of me and after a little bit I resumed running, and then noticed that he kept on looking back at me, and in front of him coming in my direction was this other dude on a skateboard holding something that looked like a long pole. There was nobody else in the immediate area except me and these three guys and literally every preservational instinct in my body was screaming at me not to get any closer. So I literally turned around and hightailed it back.

I have no idea if these guys actually were up to no good or what, but being alone in a new city where I don’t actually know the neighborhood or the local street smarts has got my radar up. I’m a city kid, I am not trusting and my number one instinct is to avoid anything that looks shady, especially at 7am when I’m running by myself.

I could have kept going after I turned around and got closer to the house where I’ve been staying, but on my way back the rain picked up significantly and I was holding my phone and didn’t want it to get messed up, plus I had an interview and it was later than I wanted it to be, so I decided not to risk it.

I’m really disappointed that this run wasn’t to schedule--I’ve been perfect so far for this whole training round, and I’ve been really proud of myself. But these things happen and I have to accept that. I move to my place tomorrow and so maybe I’ll try and do my 6 miler there, since tomorrow was supposed to be 3 miles anyway. It’s a much quieter and more residential neighborhood so it’s actually probably a better location for the 6 miles anyway.

So, less than stellar day. I had pictures that really emphasized the amount of sweat/rain I was drenched in at the end (i.e., you could literally see it dripping off my chin) but I decided to hold on to a shred of my dignity and chose this one instead.

But this run felt good. It was hard to get up but I got out of bed and did my thing. And now I’m so glad!

Happy Sunday and happy last day of July (birthday month)!

The beginning of camp has had me really busy so not much time to post, but I do have some great big life updates!

First, I’m moving to Hawaii! I bought a one way ticket to Honolulu for August 25th, so that’s where I’ll be headed! I’m really excited for this next step in my life, and I feel like Honolulu will be a good place for me to spend this year. I’ll be outdoors a lot and that will give me the opportunity to really reconnect with myself and what I want out of life, and move past all of the things that made these last two years really, really hard. If you happen to know of anybody in Honolulu renting an apartment or looking for a roommate, please let me know! (Or if you can host me on my layover in San Francisco the night of August 25th!)

Second, I signed up for my second full marathon! It’s in December in Honolulu so I’ll have a good long time to train and get used to the terrain and find some nice running routes that I love. 

I’m really, really excited with the direction I’m choosing to take my life. This is the first time ever that I’m moving forward without having a solid plan, and so it’s a little nervewracking, but I think it’s good for me. I’m happier right now than I have been in months, and I’m choosing to trust that things will work out the way they’re supposed to.

So yes! Some big life updates from me. I hope you’re all doing so, so well.

My legs were still tired from the run the other day so it was rough, but I’m excited to get stronger as my legs adjust to the terrain. I want to get back to some longer distances!

I’ve found some potential running buddies so hopefully I’ll have some company throughout the summer!