Starting to Run

One of the most exciting things that has transpired is I am now completely committed to running.  In early April, I entered the lottery for the Nike Women's 1/2 Marathon in San Francisco and my name was drawn last week.  They have collected $130 of mine so I have no other choice than to be committed unless I want to forfeit the money.  In addition to the money, this is a highly sought after race and there are many many unhappy women out there who would pay three times that much to run in this race; so I owe it to them to follow through.

As thrilled as I am to participate, I am bummed that my sister's and friend's names weren't drawn.  This means I'm going solo and it's 100% up to me to keep on schedule, train right and prepare for the race which is October 16th.  I am cooking up a training plan with the help and feedback from friends and family and will post a timeline/schedule and encourage feedback and/or hassel.

Being a borderline GenY'er I can't have a schedule without the help and management from my handy dandy iPhone.  So I've purchased a couple apps including "Couch to 5k" and the trusted Nike+ GPS.  Those teamed with some dedication and a new friend I've made down the street that helps get me up in the AM to walk and jog I think I'm on the right path.

I am going to focus on not making my blog about running; because really, I'm much more passionate about cooking, canning, decorating, organizing and planning.  I'm sure that passion will show through in my writing.

I am thrilled to be making progress in both my life and back on the blog.

A Perfect Example

Remember the noodle maker story?  Well, as you can tell, the blog morphed into something like that.  I need to apologize to my readers (the whole 4 of you out there...hi mom).  I apologize for it almost being two months since my last post.  I can't beat myself up about it, just self-correct and move on. 

I swear I've been active and doing the things I said I wanted to focus on.  I would be doing these "bloggable things" and even go as far as to create an entry in my head, but then I would stumble and fall into old habits.   I'd find myself thinking, "I'll just write about it tomorrow or when I've completely committed." 

I set the blog up to keep me on track and focused and I need to use it like I planned.  Second try at commitment starting NOW.

Next post promptly to follow...hopefully.