To Run or Not to Run?

I have always liked to jog. Even if was tough while I was running, I love how good I felt afterward! I am usually pretty consistent at it, but, as with sometimes happens with exercising, I must admit, I fall off the bandwagon! I have never really considered running any sort of race. My mom has run in 5ks (which really surprised me!) and she has tried to get me to go with her, but for one reason or another, it just never worked out. For whatever reason, however, I will get these odd goals in my mind that I am determined to accomplish...one of which, lately, is running a half marathon. I was talking to my neighbors (one of which who has run half and full marathons and the other is setting goals to do so) and they inspired me to start training for a half marathon. My neighbor, who's had some marathon experience, said that she just listens to her body and if she has to talk a small break and walk (or use the bathroom...she's not one of those super dedicated runners who go to the bathroom in their pants because they won't stop running & I'd have to say, I'm not one for making a mess in my pants either!) she does. A run that's over 26 miles seems too daunting for me, but half of that? Seems like it might be possible...



There are two half marathons coming up in August. One of which is in Park City and the other starts in Clearfield. Looking at the websites they both have their pros and cons. The Park City race will definitely be a beautiful run with lots of nice scenery, HOWEVER, the first 3 miles are up a hill (YIKES), but thereafter, it's downhill. The one in Clearfield would require running near the Great Salt Lake which wouldn't be as beautiful but the entire race is almost on flat ground. I'm not sure which one I should do and I don't know if I have it in me to run two half marathons so close together....I suppose I will think about it and time will tell!!!
See how pretty the view would be running in Park City?