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TT: Favorite Memory(s)


Today’s Topic is: Let’s go down memory lane again and tell us about your best childhood memory.

If it’s supposed to be running or fitness-related, I fall short.

As a kid, it was before Title IX so there was just gym class and in high school field hockey.

In college, I took Israeli dance and bowling (and I wasn’t good at either).

In my 30s, I think I went to some aerobic dance classes.

I didn’t play ANY sport until I was in my 40s and that was tennis. Running didn’t start until my 50s.

So I’m changing the topic to my best running memory(s):

  • First 5K (4/2008)

I had joined a running class at Fleet Feet but we had only run a mile so far.

But I signed up for a local 5k and figured that I could run the first mile and walk the next 2.

I ran the whole thing!!!!

I wasn’t fast but I ran 3 miles without stopping. (Um, I can’t do that anymore but I am faster. LOL)

I didn’t take pictures back in 2008.

  • First Half Marathon. (1/2011)

I was only running 5ks but I had friends that just started running and they had already run a 10k, 15k, and a half.

So I decided to sign up for one, train but not tell a soul.

I doubted that I could run 13.1 miles.  I even dragged my hubby to this race in Fla that took place on our anniversary.

  • First Post Ankle Surgery Race. (6/2012)

My surgeon said that I wouldn’t be able to run again.

I was devastated.

But since I had already registered for this big local 5k, I went and planned to just walk it. (I was barely recovered and even walking was painful).

As soon as the race started, the adrenaline got to me and I started running and I didn’t stop until I crossed the finish line.

And I made the cover of our local newspaper!!

  • First Marathon. (11/2019)

I am not sure I ever wanted to run a marathon. But I was an “older” runner and so my half marathon finish time qualified me to run the NYC Marathon.

At my age, I had a lot of doubt on whether or not, I could do it especially in NYC.

But I did it!!

Happy Running! What is your favorite running memory? Please share.

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There is a link-up organized by Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with these ladies.

I’m also linking up here:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris

17 thoughts on “TT: Favorite Memory(s)”

  1. I love the determination you seem to always have had with running. What you did after the dr said you wouldn’t run again, I love it!
    I tried playing soccer when I was a teenager but soon realised I wasn’t fit for it. Then I didn’t do any sports other than very occasional strength training until Feb 2022 when I started strength training consistently. Running is history for me now but my favourite memory with it is how it made me feel.

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    • Running may be history but who knows, you’re still young.

      During the marathon, I felt that running was history. The verdict is still out. Not hurt but disappointed.

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  2. Congratulations on the New York Marathon finish, Darlene! Well done!! I’m excited to hear all about it.

    I didn’t know you ran a 5k on a broken ankle, ha!

    My favourite running memory: probably the most recent, finishing Berlin after rehabbing from the Achilles injury.

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  4. Wow, what a terrible thing for that surgeon to say- if they don’t know what they’re talking about, they shouldn’t talk! Glad you were able to prove him wrong.

    I think i speak for everyone when I say we’re so happy and excited about NYC! I can’t wait to read your recap.

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  5. I think the first race of any distance is so special, especially the marathon! I don’t think I knew that you had ankle surgery. I’m so glad you were able to come back from that and continue to run!

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  8. I didn’t start running until my 30s so I don’t have too many childhood running memories. Weirdly enough, when I was in 6th grade I was the fastest kid in my class (faster than the boys). Who knew that 20 years later I’d even come to enjoy it?

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