race #2

i did a really ambitious thing yesterday.

i wanted to run a half marathon at the end of the summer - train while i was in seattle.  but... that didn't happen.  it might have been a really good thing - it could have been a good stress outlet, forced me to keep my eating habits in check, and probably would have helped me fit into some of clothes that are just too  snug at the moment.  but it also could have been a disaster.  it might have stressed me out more because i wasn't eating well enough to feel good while running so much.  it could have taken too much time, and goodness knows i did NOT need another demand on my time this summer.

but it didn't happen.  and really, there's no use going over the what if's.

but, now it's going to happen.

i spent the last month letting myself be slowly persuaded by mindy {who is my inspiration} to run the halloween half marathon in provo.  two days before halloween.  after all, who doesn't want to run thirteen miles in a costume?

yesterday, i signed up!

i'm not as nervous as i thought i'd be.  something about the enthusiasm of my roommates {who also signed up, without any running experience at all} gives me a little boost of confidence.  it'll be a good thing - a good goal to help my body feel strong again.

and i get to wear a costume!

this morning: 3 miles around greenlake.  it's only up from here! :)