Am I Crazy?

I am pretty sure I am. I blame my cousin for talking to me on Christmas Eve. She asked if I wanted to run the San Diego Rock N' Roll Marathon with her. Normally I would say yes and know she isn't going to run it; however, this year for whatever reason I really hope she follows through. I know, I know. I said I was not doing any more marathons after I ran CIM. What did I learn from that adventure?

1. I do better right now with my crazy life if I am training for a race. Once the race was over, I really didn't get out the door.

2. I eat better while I am training. Who would have thunk it?

3. I definitely do better training first thing in the morning. I let too many things come up in the afternoon evening. Ask Sam! She chewed me out so many times it wasn't funny.

I think I am going to train for this marathon a little differently.

I got some money for Christmas, and I know I am getting some money for my birthday (I get to pick out my own gifts.). I am going to sign up for a race in February and the first of May. I love racing. It was what killed me about the fall race. When I came home from Disney World's Expedition Everest, I was ready to run. Unfortunately, I didn't have a race soon enough. If I plan it right, I will be racing in February, March, early May, and late May. Jay and Stef said I could stay at their house. Which means they know I am thinking about doing this again! Someone told me that running a marathon is liking having a kid. You forget the pain shortly after running the marathon. Um, I don't think so. Boy was I wrong. I love training. I love being motivated to do something.

I also think I am going to be very open about my training. Here! My baby sister who usually pushes my lazy butt out of bed will be leaving again for Africa. I would hate for her to miss any opportunity to make fun of me. I am also hoping by blogging about my journey on this marathon path, I will get encouragement from my other friends who read my blog. I guess this means I need to be a little bit more like Kathy (thanks AK) and blog every day. We shall see!

The adventure awaits! Are you along for the ride with me? Tomorrow is one hour of cross training!! The plan to get up early, and get it done. Then I have no excuse. :o)