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Running just as fast as we can…

(So, it’s my new goal to title all of my posts with cheesy song lyrics)

Did I tell you I’m training for a 10-K?

Oh, I didn’t?

I’ll wait for you to finish laughing.

All done? Good!

So, yes, I’m training for a 10-K. Which, I discovered after looking it up is 6.21 miles. Which is about 6.2 miles farther than I’ve ever run. You see, I’m not a runner. I run when I’m being chased. And even then, only if I’m not carrying my pepper spray.

Why, you may be asking, am I doing a 10-K then? Well, first of all, you’ll notice that I’m not “running” said 10-K. I will jog as much as I can. Probably walk much more than I like. But the thing is, I needed some kind of goal. Because since October, my health and exercise plan has pretty much been non-existent. And just saying “I need to work out more” wasn’t cutting it. So my brilliant friend Krissy decided I needed a goal. And the goal she set for me was a 10-K.

So far, I’ve trained for 5 days. Those days were ugly. But during that time, I’ve perfected wogging, which is a little faster than a walk, but a little slower than a jog. It’s glorious.

I beg of you, if you see me, wogging around town, please try not to laugh too hard. I’m trying.

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8 Responses to “Running just as fast as we can…”

  1. Becky Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 10:42 am

    Good for you!!! Wogging. I LOVE it.

  2. mandy Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    Good for you! I was thinking about training for a 5K for the same reasons. Except I don’t really know where one is. (i don’t count that as a problem) I would really like to be a runner! :) So keep wogging.

  3. steph- Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    you go girl!

  4. Tammy Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Is wogging that funny looking thing “in-shape” people do when they really get those hips moving and look as though they have to pee while they’re attempting to run? Just “woggering” – LOL!

  5. scott Says:
    April 3rd, 2008 at 6:07 am

    a couple of months and you’ll be running the whole 10-K. nice job and finally, those crazy running shoes you had to walk on the treadmill at the store for will be getting used to their potential. hooray!

  6. sarah Says:
    April 6th, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    don’t shart on yourself while you’re woggling.

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