I'm Off And Running

I just signed up for a marathon and I have many different emotions about it.

EXCITED! I have wanted to run a marathon for about 3 years now. Each year I gave myself reasons why I couldnt. This year Adam basically walked me to the computer, sat me down, handed me the debit card and said register us to do it. I did and there is no turning back. It is a pretty good feeling to be on my way to accomplishing a goal.

NERVOUS! I am not nervous about the actual race, but about the training schedule. There is a lot of running involved and while I love running, I am concerned about finding the time to fit it all in and properly train. I will have on long run (anywhere from 5-20 miles) a week. The rest of the week involves shorter interval runs. The good news is that I am not a quitter, so somehow, someway, I will find the time to train.

EMPOWERED! In September of 2010, I finally took my health and body back! I was stuck in a rut and was slowly gaining weight and sick of it. I have been doing a bootcamp (TransforMe Fitness) and it has changed my life. I am stronger, thinner and healthier than I have ever been. Not only has my body changed, but doing this bootcamp has made me realize that I shouldnt settle for just going through the motions everyday. I want to live life!! And for now, living life is getting ready to run a marathon.

The big day is January 1st 2012! What a way to start the new year. It is called the Texas Marathon and is held in Kingwood, Texas. Between now and then, I have also signed up for Texas City's Run By the Bay 10K and Galveston's Beech Palooza 5K.

I hope to write about the process of preparing for my first marathon. I know it may not be interesting to anyone out there, but it will be encouraging for me to look back and see my progress.