Sara Wittmeyer’s Blog

I’m back…

After a depressing post a week or so ago, I’d say it’s about time I write an update. I had a great 16 miler following my last post and some short five and six milers. Today though <drum roll> I did 20 or 21. It was great! I started off at the gym and put in 11, then I hit the streets around town. It was only about 31 degrees, but the temperature actually felt okay once I hit a good pace. I found myself running mush faster and easier outside versus inside. I let my mind wander more when I’m on the road. I don’t worry about the people around me, and I’m able to just go… It hit me at mile 16 or so that I must be in pretty good shape to be able to run so much and still feel good. I was still fresh at mile 16 and felt like I could go forever. I was tired near the end, but I definitely had more in me. It’s funny because I have never really been in shape. In high school, I was overweight and hated exercise. In college I exercised a lot and didn’t eat right – not a good combination. Now though, I’ve achieved a good balance. I feel healthy, and I’m really beginning to feel like an athlete.

So I have Go! St. Louis in 40 days. I drove the course over the weekend, and I was not impressed. I think doing my first marathon in Miami really spoiled me. I don’t feel like any course is going to be able to compete with that. Haha. St. Louis will be fun though. A lot of people I know are doing it, and my family is coming in to watch! I’m so excited to have my mom and sister watching me as I cross the finish line. I hope when they see how happy running makes me they will be more supportive of it.

Now that I’m in the thick of training, and not feeling so dopey I’ll update more.

Oh, and one last thing… Congratulations to Shawn Goertz! Shawn finished his second marathon over the weekend in New Orleans and did great! He suffered through blisters and other ailments and still finished in a time I strive to someday reach!