I've arrived at a new low point in my life: I can count on the number
of
runs I have done in the past month on one hand. Well, on three fingers
actually. Yet my calves are presumably still too large to allow me to wear hipster jeans (probably a good thing). My mileage dipped in June, then went back up in early July before flat-lining shortly before coming to Norway in August. Now that I'm (almost) settled in Norway, it's time to resuscitate! I am
officially
announcing to you, my loyal blog readers who totally exist, that I am
running
the Trondheim half marathon two days from today.
Too drastic? Definitely, but that's the only way I work. As far as I know, this is the first time that I have been living in a city while it is hosting a half marathon. Having run only three times in the past month, I realize this is quite likely going to be a terrible way to start (but hopefully not end) my half marathon running career, but I'm not going to let this convenient opportunity pass me by. Even if I'm not fit right now, it will still be an awesome experience. And if I'm kidding myself, there's no going back because I already paid the registration fee and picked up my number and timing chip. So... meh.
Luckily I won't be running alone the whole time. I recently joined the athletics club (friidrett) here at NTNU, and a few other members of the team are going to be running the half marathon. Of the teams I've been on before, I'd say the NTNU
friidrett club is most similar to my middle school cross country team,
as hilarious as that sounds. We're just a group of around 15 guys and
gals who enjoy training together but don't take ourselves too seriously.
They are the perfect group for me to train with while I rebuild my base. The team was kind of shy at first, but they are starting to open up. I'm just glad I'll have some familiar faces.
haha you are nuts but I'm sure you'll be great. Or at least it'll be a good time. At first I was like "did he mean two months from today instead of two days from today?" Then I saw that you already picked up your number and chip, so I knew you were serious about it being in two days. Nice.
ReplyDeleteMichael!!! What are you doing in Norway for a year??? That's fantastic!! Norwegians are very friendly!! Just be sure to smile and take time to listen for a response when you inquire. When I was in Norway (for 2 weeks earlier this year), I'd ask "How are you?" to locals, and it would begin very nice detailed conversations... unlike in the US when people say "How are you?" or "How's it going?" and never really expect a response. Where are you staying?? Did you take the train? I loved Norway! I hope you enjoy the experience!!
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Christy, you should check out my earlier posts for more information.
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