Diving in head first
So, I'm on my way to achieving one of the things on my crazy list of things I want to do. I registered with Team In Training yesterday, and went to my first training session this morning. I was running around Lake Merritt at 8 AM. Unheard of! I don't think I've ever made such a big decision/commitment so quickly in my life. One day I'm requesting information, and the next thing I know I'm giving them my credit card number over the phone. Bonkers. But I'm really excited. I'm finally going to get in shape, and I'll be doing something good for others while I'm at it. I guess all I needed was motivation and a specific goal. I'm doing a half-marathon (13.1 miles) in Seattle in June. I ran 3 miles today! Well, walked/ran in intervals. But still, more running than I've done since high school, and possibly ever. Everyone on the team seems really nice so I think it's going to be a lot of fun. And definitely a lot of hard work. I have to raise a minimum of $2900 to even participate in the marathon. But I think it's a reachable number...I hope. So, wish me luck all!