Goals

I have decided to blog this next month about the 1/2 marathon that I am training for on October 18, 2009. Had I known for sure that I was going to be running one this fall I would have started this months ago. I am training for this half with my dear friend Jacklynn, without her I would not have made it this far. I like to run, but her companionship has been vital.

This journey started early May, end of April. I told my friend Angela that I was thinking about running a half marathon in the fall, but I hadn't told anyone yet. I wanted it to become a reality, but I wasn't sure if it would happen. Beginning in May(? Maybe June) I started running with my good friend Maeret, and a few weeks later I was running with Jacklynn on different nights. These runs, though hard at times, were really fun for me. I cherish the time that I have spent getting to know these ladies and how open we have been with each other. Who knew so much could happen with sweat dripping off of you? This was a summer of pushing myself beyond self-imposed limits. I don't think we give ourselves enough credit as to what we really can do. The human body is incredible. I wouldn't take back running in the humid summer air. Not a chance.

A couple of weeks ago I ran my first 5 mile race, and it was a lot of fun. Somehow I finished 2nd in my age group of women! Woah! Unexpected to be sure. Soon after that, or right before, Jacklynn and I decided to run our first ever half marathon! I am stoked. My goal from earlier this year will be achieved.

What I am doing to prepare

Over the summer I have been trying to start eating healthier. I have been off and on successful. However, I am determined to eat smart while training, and will try to keep track of my diet on here. Great accountability. Also, I will post how much I have run that particular week.

So far this week in running...
Sunday 09.13. Jacklynn and I ran our scheduled 10k (6.2 miles)
Monday 09.14. We ran 4.5 (might have been more like 5) + weight training

I will start posting diet soon. Presently it is late and I am tired.

One more goal that I have is this...To learn how to change my blog background. I have done it before, but tonight I have not been able to figure it out. It hasn't been working at least.