shouldn't this be getting easier?

so my assumption was that once i had gotten used to running, it would get easier. not so, my friends. i still want to cut my legs off in the first 20 minutes. now, if i continue running past 20 minutes it does get better and it doesn't feel like i have grown tree trunks for legs. but i also think i may have shin splints or something b/c they hurt really bad for the first couple of miles. but enough complaining...

so i just had an "oh crap" moment the other day. i realized this race is just a month away. 4 little weeks. fear has begun to creep in. i am definitely getting nervous that i might actually die trying to finish this race. i mean, i've only run 8 miles up to this point. this weekend i think i'll be upping it to 10 miles b/c i'm starting to freak out that i really may not finish the 13.1 miles in 4 wks.

on a positive note, i went running last night and the male runners were much more courteous. so glad they found their manners. or maybe they were pity smiling at me b/c my shorts kept riding up on one side....in the front. real nice. i'm sure they thought, "oh poor girl, she looks like a sweaty blob AND her shorts are giving her a front wedgie. i'll be nice and smile at her." thanks. i'll take whatever i can get!