This was not a banner year for my running. In fact, it was an almost nonexistent year for my running. Injuries, then the heart attack kept me off the roads. Not a good 10 year anniversary of my running. So I look to 2015 with a lot of hope.
This morning, I ran 1.26 miles around our new neighborhood. It was darned cold, but once I got going, I felt mildly chilly. Mark rode along side on the bike. It was invigorating, but good to get out. I hadn't run since prior to our move. So now I feel I can get to running again.
I'm working on a race schedule. Of course everything is a bit up in the air for the early part of the year as I open a new running store. Still I have registered for the St.Pats 5K on March 21. From there I slowly build to a half marathon in the fall.
Typically this next year would be a marathon year for me, but I'm not ready for a marathon, but want to do some distance, so a half will do. I've decided to run the Baystate Half Marathon in Lowell, MA in October. Rumor has it that it's about as flat a half as I will find. Hope so.
My optimism also spreads to my new venture here in Providence. The store I'm opening is not ready yet, but it is being built. I am beginning to reach out to area running groups, races, schools, organizations, etc., trying to establish a connection and grow interest in our store.
I'm also excited to explore new places to run. So all in all 2015 is my year of hope and optimism that I will be running the way I want to run.
Happy New Year everyone!
Charlie
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