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So I've decided to run a marathon. Because I'm crazy.
Really though, I'm inspired to do something incredibly challenging, and to do it for a worthy cause. I'm running the National AIDS Marathon training program to raise money for AIDS Project Los Angeles. I am also committed to raising at least $3500 by August 25. You can help me do that by clicking HERE.
Awesome, now that we've gotten THAT out of the way...
I have so many reasons for wanting to do this marathon program. I'm always up for a challenge, but i'll admit this is more of a challenge, physically and mentally than I could imagine taking on. I've never been athletic, except for the past couple of years and my more recent obsession with tennis. Even then, 26.2 miles is an idea that gives me such anxiety, I almost can't imagine that in 6 months I'll be able to do it. But I know I can, because I keep learning that I'm stronger than I give myself credit for.
I had my first group run/ training day this past Saturday. May 19, 2007. It was not easy. Getting up before 6AM on a Saturday, running 3 miles - outdoors - while being timed, making that commitment for 6 months, knowing that would be the shortest distance I would run on a Saturday from here on out...all of it. But i'm excited about the changes that will come about because of it. I will complete this marathon much stronger, much healthier, and well, more toned, physically. On Saturday, May 19, I was running and I gave a little thought to where I was and what I was beginning in stark contrast to where I was, what I was doing and what I was starting exactly one year ago. It's amazing the difference a year makes in one's life. I was living a complacent, unmotivated life. With my parents. I was working 2 shitty jobs for very little money. One year ago, on the same date that I now was embarking on what could arguably be the most healthy, inspired six months of my life, I was embarking on what turned out to be possibly the most chaotic, unhealthy six months in recent memory. There are some parallels, however. Both journeys will have proved to make me stronger, more inspired to be a better, healthier, happier person. In both cases, I will have had to learn how to protect myself, learn from my mistakes - but not dwell on them, and to count on my family and friends when I need support. I don't have any regrets about the last year because it brought me to the place that I am in now and I look forward to the adventures, successes and even failures that the next 6 months, and even the next 365 days have in store for me.
wow - remember when I used to be funny???
Really though, I'm inspired to do something incredibly challenging, and to do it for a worthy cause. I'm running the National AIDS Marathon training program to raise money for AIDS Project Los Angeles. I am also committed to raising at least $3500 by August 25. You can help me do that by clicking HERE.
Awesome, now that we've gotten THAT out of the way...
I have so many reasons for wanting to do this marathon program. I'm always up for a challenge, but i'll admit this is more of a challenge, physically and mentally than I could imagine taking on. I've never been athletic, except for the past couple of years and my more recent obsession with tennis. Even then, 26.2 miles is an idea that gives me such anxiety, I almost can't imagine that in 6 months I'll be able to do it. But I know I can, because I keep learning that I'm stronger than I give myself credit for.
I had my first group run/ training day this past Saturday. May 19, 2007. It was not easy. Getting up before 6AM on a Saturday, running 3 miles - outdoors - while being timed, making that commitment for 6 months, knowing that would be the shortest distance I would run on a Saturday from here on out...all of it. But i'm excited about the changes that will come about because of it. I will complete this marathon much stronger, much healthier, and well, more toned, physically. On Saturday, May 19, I was running and I gave a little thought to where I was and what I was beginning in stark contrast to where I was, what I was doing and what I was starting exactly one year ago. It's amazing the difference a year makes in one's life. I was living a complacent, unmotivated life. With my parents. I was working 2 shitty jobs for very little money. One year ago, on the same date that I now was embarking on what could arguably be the most healthy, inspired six months of my life, I was embarking on what turned out to be possibly the most chaotic, unhealthy six months in recent memory. There are some parallels, however. Both journeys will have proved to make me stronger, more inspired to be a better, healthier, happier person. In both cases, I will have had to learn how to protect myself, learn from my mistakes - but not dwell on them, and to count on my family and friends when I need support. I don't have any regrets about the last year because it brought me to the place that I am in now and I look forward to the adventures, successes and even failures that the next 6 months, and even the next 365 days have in store for me.
wow - remember when I used to be funny???