Time Served...

No, I'm not talking about jail time... I'm talking about the time that I thought I was doing great training and losing weight that officially means nothing. Why nothing? Because it was just the base to prove that I was finally ready to really start training.

I made a bet that turned into a promise to run a half marathon with my cousin Payne. I thought it was a cute friendly thing but she was/is actually serious. I mean, in theory I was/am too. I just had no realistic idea of what it would take to prepare for this. I also had no idea of how much I am not a runner. But I can't break the promise without reason and right now my only reason is lazy...so run I must.

I have 10 weeks to go from averages 2 miles of running on a 3-4mile training day... to 13.1miles at a time. While I don't think I will be able to run the entire race given my lack of preparedness - I have set a few goals:

1. Don't stop - don't stop moving for 13.1miles. I have never done anything for 13.1miles other than press my foot on the gas pedal.

2. Run at least half of the half marathon - I would feel very accomplished if I could run at least 6.5miles and run/walk the remainder.

3. Lose a baby - I don't think I'll lose another toddler in 10 weeks but since I have to get a diet to go with my training, I should be able to lose 10-15lbs.

4. Improve my 5k time - I will be running a 5k (3rd yr in a row) three days before the 1/2 and I'd like to improve that time significantly. Last year I improved by 5mins...hopefully I'll be able to do even better this year

5. RUN! - and by run, I don't mean jog, sprint or walk...but run. Use the mass of body that is most of my body that is between my knees and waist more to keep me moving.

6. No injuries - I mean, it is still me... I will keep wearing my brace, no matter how healthy I feel.

RUNNERS... ON YOUR MARK!