21. Look Who's Back

Returning to the Road: My Running Journey Resumes on the Way to Berlin 🇩🇪

After a long hiatus from sharing my running adventures, I am back! The first half of this year has been a whirlwind of challenges and growth. Balancing the demands of parenting a lively 1-year-old and managing a demanding job left me feeling drained and in need of simplification. I decided to take a break from a few bits including my ramblings, but I never stopped running.

Despite the silence, my commitment to running remained steadfast. I consistently logged a solid 100 kilometers per week, sometimes even more. To maintain my fitness and avoid injuries, I incorporated a lot of indoor cycling. For the first time in four years, I managed to get through the winter injury-free. My secret? A conservative approach to running in the cold, which often meant not running outside at all! 😂

Now, with just 10 weeks to go until the Berlin Marathon and after a tough yet honest conversation with wifey, I’m ready to re-engage. This blog will serve as my accountability partner as I push through the next couple of months in preparation for race day.

Will I fall off track? Will I face setbacks? These questions linger, especially with the dynamic of working with Coach Matthew (and his sleep patterns) while juggling frequent work travel. But amidst these uncertainties, there's a story waiting to unfold. A story of perseverance, resilience, and determination (yeah!). One where, hopefully, I complete my second marathon major.

Join me on this journey as I navigate the highs and lows, the challenges and triumphs. It’s not just about crossing the finish line in Berlin; it's about embracing the process, sharing the experience, and hopefully inspiring a few along the way. Here’s to the next 10 weeks of training, storytelling, and striving towards that finish line. Stay tuned!

With Coach Matthew back from our run on Sunday.