I haven't told a lot of people this yet, but I started running about a month ago. Running is one of those things to me that always just seemed impossible. Even back when I was a 2 legged little-leaguer I hated running so much. After I lost my leg at 10 I never really tried too hard. Maybe sometimes during recess I would try to run to play football or basketball. But I could never imagine myself running track or anything like that. Not that I wasn't athletic. I swam varsity through most of high school and was active in martial arts and skateboarding. But running was just always one of those things.
For some reason last month I decided to give it a try. I don't know how it is for other amputees, but for me its such a trial. I have so many problems with my leg sweating and slipping, but I'm learning to work with them and slowly getting better.
In the beginning, I started off at just 1 mile. I've been slowly working my way up and am now at 3.5 miles. I'm taking this as a personal challenge in my life. My goal is to run at least a half marathon next summer. I would prefer a full marathon, but we'll see.
My goal for the month of may is to work my way up to 5 miles. And by the end of the summer I want to be at 10.
Halfstep in full effect, don't sleep :)
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