Growing up I was probably one of the most well-behaved kids you’d ever meet. I always followed the rules and throughout high school I was a goody two-shoes. The idea of doing anything “wrong” made me super nervous – even if it wasn’t something that was actually that bad. I never did anything unexpected. I never took risks. And that lasted all throughout college and probably until I was about 25.
And then I changed a little bit. Not in a bad way – I just got braver. I realized that sometimes I didn’t do something not because it was bad or wrong, but because I was afraid people would judge me for it. So I stopped caring so much what people thought about me. I did things that made me happy. And I do things sometimes that are just a little bit crazy!
Which leads into now. As you might know, I’m training for a marathon. My last long training run is supposed to be 26 miles this weekend. And it’s not only going to be cold, it’s going to be sleet/rain/snow. I went back and forth for a long time on what to do about it. Should I attempt to run in those conditions? My biggest worry was slipping and injuring myself. Could I do all that running on the treadmill? Should I cut it short?
And then I got a crazy idea. Go somewhere warm for my long run! I searched flight prices, debated with my husband, convinced myself I was nuts, and booked it anyway. So now I’m heading down to Orlando tomorrow morning and coming back Sunday night.
I’ll be staying with friends who live in Orlando and were beyond kind enough to offer up their house. I’m renting a car so I can come and go at least. I don’t know how much time I’ll spend at Disney or what exactly I will do there. Do I even bother to make fastpasses at this point? Haha. And I need to pack now. And figure out a route to run.
And even though it sounds crazy, as Jason pointed out it actually makes a lot of sense for my run, and I could do it so why not? Sometimes it’s good to be a little crazy. It feels empowering too. I’m excited to do it, have a warm run, see some good friends, and be in Florida for a few days! And cross something off of my bucket list – because “taking a list minute trip” is one of the things on my list.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Wow that is so awesome! I love that you are so dedicated to training you just jumped on a plan and went to Orlando! 🙂
Thanks! It makes me more motivated to run knowing that I’ll be some place warm!
That’s so awesome good for you! I am the same way, always been a good girl and I haven’t really done anything too crazy…but at the start of 2016, I went off to London by myself. I had a friend there, so I stayed with her and explored the city on my own, we also went to Ireland too
That’s an amazing trip! It must have been the experience of a lifetime.
Hope you have fun here in Orlando!
Thanks, it’s always a good time in Orlando!
I LOVE this, Becky! Yayy you! 😀 Last minute trips are the best, and they always end up being an amazing time 🙂 Excuse me while I live vicariously through you for the weekend, haha!
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Thanks! This is definitely the most last minute trip I’ve ever done!
I think that is AWESOME!!! It is going to be below zero and snowing here, so I wish I could get out of town. I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure!
Yeah it is COLD here today, which just makes the idea of Florida sound even better!
I remember you were such a good girl that you even got upset when a character on TV or in a movie did something bad. I had to remind you that you wouldn’t get in trouble for it. I’m glad Jason is supportive of this crazy thing you’re doing. I hope you have a great run!
I still get really upset when someone lies, even if it’s on TV. I don’t remember what but we watched something recently where that happened and I got really bothered by it haha. Jason is not only supportive but excited for me! He’s the best!
How cool! I’m the same way. But I’m slowly starting to adventure and do crazy things! Baby Steps lol
Right? One day at a time. Haha
I love it!!!! Have a great time!!! Can’t wait to hear about your trip!
Thank you! It was amazing and I’m so glad I did it!