Day 1: 3.6 miles in 30 degree weather with wind!

I watched the Biggest Loser finalists run a marathon last week - from my recliner while I ate chocolate.  The entire two hours I sat there, I couldn't help but think, "If they can do it, I can too."  I've dabbled in what most would probably NOT consider "running" for the last year and a half or so.  I've entered and run some 5Ks and an 8K.  When I run it's always at least between 3 and 5 miles.  3 is comfortable for me, and I would probably be happy doing that same three miles forever.

My 35th birthday is one week from today and I can honestly say that I have never stuck with anything.  That is not something that I am proud of.  But today I intend to change that.  I've set goals for myself since I was a kid.  I'm a list maker.  If it's on a list, chances are it's going to get accomplished.  Unless, however, it requires more than a few week's worth of effort.  Again, not something I'm proud of.  Today I made a new list and I started training for a half marathon - 13.1 miles.  I believe we were all created to live in accountability with eachother and that is exactly what I hope to acheive through this blog.

This will be a journey for me.  Hopefully one that will improve not only my body, but my mind and my spirit as well.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and I know I can meet this goal only by strength given from the one who never faints or becomes weary.  He will supply all I need, and to Him be the glory.