I have a lot of good ideas. Infact, I think it's safe to say that I'm more of a idea-person than a do-person. For example, when I first created this blog, it was because I wanted to release a poetry book. After about 20 poems, I got bored of writing them and ended up deleting all of the entries. I've started many books, too, but about half way through them I realize that I'm not really sure what I'm writing, and give up on them, too. This is just kind of what I do.
And I'm not proud of it. I don't want to just be an idea person. For a long time I just assumed that was my personality type and that there was nothing I could do about it. Unfortunately, I'm starting to realize I was wrong, and that I could be capable of finishing something if I only tried. Trying is another thing I'm not good at. Like, I could be really, really good at music if I had ever learned to actually read it. But I never felt like learning. So I'm mediocre at music, too.
So basically, this is why I've decided to run a half marathon. I know it's pathetic, but it's true. I just don't want to look back on my life and realize I never finished a single thing I started. I don't want to be that person. I'm courageous enough to admit it- the whole reason I want to run is so I can finally feel like I can do things. Also, I won't mind people thinking "wow, a half marathon is pretty intense". Also I'm hoping for rock hard abs.
So anyway, this blog will (hopefully) benefit you people, too. Because if there is any possible way that I'll be able to run a half marathon ever (and train for it!), then you'll be able to do it, too. Because I am REALLY lazy. Really.
Maybe this will be inspirational to you, somehow. Maybe you'll feel like, if lazy Katie can do it, I could DEFINITELY do it because I'm in way better shape than her and much less lazy. However, it's more for me. I want to write this so I'll feel embarrassed not writing in it anymore. I kind of have to make this a big deal for me to ever go through with it. So please read, and make me feel like I no longer have a choice. I need you guys now!
PS- I just bought winter running gloves and cleats to put on my sneakers for when it snows. I got a winter running suit for christmas. I'm gonna go through with this.
I hope.
Name: Katie Goodwin. Person: The tall one. Goal: rock hard abs (and a half marathon, I guess)
tramps like us lol u should deffffff runnnnnn! lol jk jk but good luck KT GOOD-WIN. have a good win with the marathon lol jk!!!! srsly tho best luck and my prayers are with u. hope u run to all your dreams.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I think its part of being a Goodwin...I have problems finishing things I start...or I put them off put them off put them off...and then a year later finish. I do that often with painting, but I try to force myself to finish, even if it is a year later :) sometimes creative inspiration takes a pause, or vacation. I try to make lists, like actual lists I write down and leave by my computer so I see them every day.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the book, I thought it looked good, so many of those books are so blah blah boring!
Good luck with the 1/2 marathon!
-Rachel
Michelle: At first I had no idea who was calling me a "tramp", but then I realized you were quoting Bruce Springsteen. You seem really enthusiastic. I am thinkingggg that MAYBE you and Joe, who are both now 21, are taking advantage of your situation. Not sure though, because you're really nice and strangely friendly anyway! Hahaha. Thanks for the prayers, I'll need you on my side (because of all that good luck that seems to follow you)!
ReplyDeleteRachel: Good to know I'm not the only one! Maybe I should start with the whole "list" idea. If it works for you, it may work for me (I feel like we're pretty similar people!). Thanks again for the book, I am half way done (it has become my bathroom book ;) hahah). Thanks for the good luck wishes!
Hahah that's so true. You'll do great, Katie!! And keep with it---if it's something you really wanna do then keep at it. It'll be hard, obviously, nothing is easy in life, but you'll be proud of yourself and your accomplishment when you're done. Good luck and I would say we could be running buddies, but I don't think I'd be a great partner, since I'm out of shape and I hate running. Hahahah... but I'll cheer you on!!! Good luck Katie :)
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Thanks for the good luck wishes! Just so you know, I'm out of shape and hate running, too! Hahaha, but don't worry, I won't ask you to be my running buddy. I actually found a girl who I go to school with who will be my running buddy, so that's one thing off of my check list!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you Little Girl; I KNOW you can do this. After all, I am one of the people who are at least partially responsible for your being an "idea" person vs. being a "do-er". How do I KNOW you can do this? Well, after FINALLY dropping 30 lbs and writing a book (although I've still got work to do on both of those fronts), I've turned something of a page myself.
ReplyDeleteIf I can do it, you can definitely do it.
STICK TO IT!!
Love P-Man
Good luck Katie. I agree it's a bit cold to be out training - but you did it today and on hills to boot!
ReplyDeleteI'll be reading and cheering you on...you can do it!
Aunt Kathy
Thanks Dad and Aunt Kathy- I'll need the support! It's exciting and a little scary, but even when I'm out there running and thinking I'm nuts, the after-effects feel so good. As much as I hate running, I really like parts of it. I hope I can be like Rachel, and just plain love it!
ReplyDeleteIf you do this, I will totally try running more this summer! You can do it!!!!!
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