July 1, 2010, Day 1

Although I did not wake up this morning to run as I had planned, I consider the day a success because I completed a 1.5 mile walk/jog this evening. I thank God for small steps b/c it could have been a big zilch.

I realize that I've been over thinking this whole running thing. First of all, no one said I had to run the whole thing or technically"run." For now, my goal is simply to finish it within the 4.5 hours alotted. If I keep the pace I had tonight I could actually finish it in a little over 3 hours---but keeping that pace for 1.5 miles versus 13.1 miles is nothing. Over the next 12 weeks my greatest challenge will be my endurance, commitment, and consistency.

Why am I even doing this?? I guess I need some type of goal or acheivement to keep me motivated and focused on exercise. I've already picked out a 5k and a 9mile run to do in the next couple of months. My short term goal is to run the 5k (completely) and just finish the 9 mile. If I can do 9 miles, adding 4 more won't kill me (right??).

Anywhoo, off to shower and sleep so I can start it all again tomorrow. Think I need to really map out my training schedule. That's a next step. . .and shoes.