...I never have been. I've never been very athletic in general. In my 2 years playing basketball in middle school, I made one shot. The crowd roared... I clearly remember the coach cheering, "YEAH, Whit!!". Most people would think I had a really supportive audience. And I did... but the real reason they were screaming so loud is because I was lousy, didn't have any confidence, and nobody (including myself) thought I was going to make that basket. Then came softball in high school. I (barely) made the JV team, and when I wasn't missing the pop fly's in right field, I was warming the bench. The only 'sport' I committed to did well in, was Cheerleading. I spent years defending the fact that Cheerleading was in fact a sport... although most maintained that it wasn't. It was a great way to get exercise, and we did compete (and win!)... but it isn't a sport in the way that soccer or football or baseball is a sport. I sit here, reluctantly admitting defeat.
That's why I'm terrified that I just signed up to run a half-marathon. Terrified, exhilarated, optimistic, I'm feeling it all. I've never run more than two straight miles without stopping... so tackling 13.1 on May 31st will most certainly be one of the biggest achievements of my life. So will raising the $2,900 for blood cancer research.
To donate to my campaign and help find a cure for blood cancers, please visit http://pages.teamintraining.org/sf/rnr09/whoover
And of course I'll be posting updates as I train for the big day. Stay tuned....
Precious girl, do tell your stunned readers what drove you to this decision! Perhaps the Fluffies will have escaped onto the course? Did someone promise to hold a Cosmo just out of your grasp for 13.1 mi? Or will that enthusiastic mother of yours be chasing you w/ a garden implement?
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