jiankang

I ran my half marathon about a month ago, got insanely busy at work, and then I was sick for 2 weeks. It feels like all that training went out the window and now I have to start from scrath again. My legs scream at me to run, my lungs crave for the brisk air, and my heart desires for that quiet time to just be… BUT I am struggling getting back on that horse… The next race is in March. I wanted to try for a full marathon, atleast half. I’m not sure I can get myself back in shape by then… hmm maybe tomorrow I will lace my shoes up…

I was asked by my school to translate a book they are using! And I have officially gotten to a place in my school where they really don’t have any textbooks for me to study! This is a frustrating and nice problem at the same time. I know my reading is good, and so is listening, I just need to practice the spoken part, but other than that, I think I’m doing pretty good with this chinese thing.

I ran the Taipei ING 21km in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. (I ran slow because I was afraid I couldn’t finish it… but afterwards I still had a lot of energy… live and learn, huh?) It was kinda crazy how was everything was set up, I’m not really sure on my time because they didn’t have a timer near the finish line… so I will find out in a couple weeks. BUT I loved it!! I am addicted.. I loved running before, but this just adds something else to the picture.
I’m sore in places I didn’t know could be sore, but my mind, heart and spirit are refreshed and excited for the next thing. SO now that I did 21km, I am thinking maybe I’ll do another one to work on my speed. The next opportunity is the Nike Race in March. We’ll see. But thanks for all your support guys!