After getting home yesterday from my overnight business trip, I was absolutely exhausted and found myself drifting off by 5:00 pm. I sat on the couch for a bit, debated whether or not I could scrounge up the energy to do something physical, and then fell asleep for about 20 minutes until my wife got home from work. We went out for a light dinner and then onto a social function for the rest of the night. No, I didn't exercise. And no, I didn't eat well. I'll just cut to the chase; yesterday was a 0/10 kind of day.
BONUS! It's now Friday, February 5th. I have 226 days left until the half marathon. I ate pretty well today. I had a wheat bagel (nothing on it) for breakfast along with a cup of coffe. For lunch, I had a turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomatoe and onion with some spicy mustard. I gotta say...sandwiches from Jewish delis are like no other. The Wifey is working tonight, so I'm on my own for dinner. I found a frozen Lean Cuisine pizza in the freezer and 3 minutes later, I had a feast. I also opened a can of green beans and ate those. Is that weird? I love green beans. They're vegetables, they're green, they're healthy, they're low fat, they're low calorie....I ate the whole can, which totaled 60 calories. Now, I am going to sit and watch TV and wash down a few Blue Moon Ales. Mmmmmmmm. Sounds like a lazy Friday night huh? Well, think again. I managed to squeeze a quick 15 minute medicine ball workout in, hitting all of the major muscle groups. And, on top of that, we are supposed to get 8-14 inches of snow between tonight and tomorrow morning, which means I have to shovel our 3 car driveway and 100 feet of sidewalk by myself. Depending how much snow we get and the type of snow that falls, it will probably take me an hour or so. Have you ever shoveled a foot of snow for an hour? It's a damn fine workout.
226 days to go.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
227 Days Left
Well, yesterday something happened that happens a few times a year; business travel. I was away from home for one night for business purposes, which destroyed my nutrion & exercise plan for the day.
I'll make this short and sweet. I didn't exercise yesterday, but as I said, maybe after two consecutive days of walking, my legs could use a break. Obviously, this gets a 0/5.
I started off yesterday morning with two slices of toast with 100% natural peanut butter and a cup of coffee. Not bad. Then I had the associatin lunch I mentioned in my last post. That consisted of; an incredible soft italian roll, a small cup of chicken & rice soup, followed by a chicken breast stuffed with asparagus and red peppers. It also came with a single small red potato. It was damn good, the whole thing! Desert included a nice slice of chocolate cake of some sort. Ahhhh...dinner. Myself and 23 of my coworkers ascended upon a restaurant around 5:30 yesterday. We immediately ordered a round of beers, which seemingly had no end. I pounded down 3 Bass Ales before dinner was even served. For an appetizer, we went sampler style and ordered some of everything. I had a stuff potato skin, a single buffalo wing and a cheese/broccoli popper. Then we moved onto the salad bar....I took it easy on the salad bar, so I could save room for my 14 oz. NY Strip steak. It came with garlic mashed potatos, and I'm getting damn hungry just writing this. A few more beers with dinner, and then an hour or two of socializing with the guys. Two more beers and I was done. I was stuffed. I couldn't eat or drink anymore.
Needless to say, I did manage to get some protein yesterday from the chicken and steak, but I ate way too much and I drank too many beers. I think yesterday is a 1/5 day.
So in sum, yesterday was a 1/10 day. Obviously I can't have too many of these or I will never reach my goal.
227 Days Left.
I'll make this short and sweet. I didn't exercise yesterday, but as I said, maybe after two consecutive days of walking, my legs could use a break. Obviously, this gets a 0/5.
I started off yesterday morning with two slices of toast with 100% natural peanut butter and a cup of coffee. Not bad. Then I had the associatin lunch I mentioned in my last post. That consisted of; an incredible soft italian roll, a small cup of chicken & rice soup, followed by a chicken breast stuffed with asparagus and red peppers. It also came with a single small red potato. It was damn good, the whole thing! Desert included a nice slice of chocolate cake of some sort. Ahhhh...dinner. Myself and 23 of my coworkers ascended upon a restaurant around 5:30 yesterday. We immediately ordered a round of beers, which seemingly had no end. I pounded down 3 Bass Ales before dinner was even served. For an appetizer, we went sampler style and ordered some of everything. I had a stuff potato skin, a single buffalo wing and a cheese/broccoli popper. Then we moved onto the salad bar....I took it easy on the salad bar, so I could save room for my 14 oz. NY Strip steak. It came with garlic mashed potatos, and I'm getting damn hungry just writing this. A few more beers with dinner, and then an hour or two of socializing with the guys. Two more beers and I was done. I was stuffed. I couldn't eat or drink anymore.
Needless to say, I did manage to get some protein yesterday from the chicken and steak, but I ate way too much and I drank too many beers. I think yesterday is a 1/5 day.
So in sum, yesterday was a 1/10 day. Obviously I can't have too many of these or I will never reach my goal.
227 Days Left.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
228 Days Left
Yesterday, I managed to get a nice walk in after work. 1.8 miles to be exact. It took 32 minutes, but mind you, I had the pooches with me so they too could get some much needed exercise. Of course, I would have been able to shave a minute or two off my Olympic pace if the dogs didn't have to stop and sniff at every tree, fire hydrant, bush, rock, and whatever else they could find. It felt good to get out and get some fresh air. I would rate my exercise a 3/5 for yesterday.
My diet was pretty decent yesterday as well. Breakfast consisted of a plain bagel (nothing on it) with a cup of coffee. I skipped the mid-morning snack because I was busy working and when I finally looked at the clock, it was time for lunch. Lunch consisted of a nice hot bowl of tomato soup with 10 crackers on the side. There is nothing better than a hot bowl of tomato soup on a cold winter day....well, maybe there is, but this sufficed. No mid-afternoon snack yesterday, although those Girl Scout cookies were calling out for me. But I knew I would regret it, so I skipped.
Dinner conisted of a spice-rubbed chicken breast, a huge portion of steamed broccoli, and a little side dish of pasta that Wifey threw together. Overall, not a bad day, right? I know I ingested too many carbs and not enough protein, but still not bad. I say it racks up to be a 3/5 day.
So, overall, yesterday was a 6/10 day. Not bad, but definitely room for improvement.
Today is Wednesday, and I will have to use this as my off day. I have to attend an association meeting for work at noon, which happens to be held at a great Italian restaurant, and following that, I have to travel to one of my company's other offices for an overnight business trip. Unfortunately, we have an employee dinner at 6:00 pm at a local restaurant, so it looks like my diet will be put on hold for a day. I'll be in a hotel tonight, which means I probably won't exercise, but after walking for the last two days, I guess I should rest my legs anyway, right?
228 days to go.
My diet was pretty decent yesterday as well. Breakfast consisted of a plain bagel (nothing on it) with a cup of coffee. I skipped the mid-morning snack because I was busy working and when I finally looked at the clock, it was time for lunch. Lunch consisted of a nice hot bowl of tomato soup with 10 crackers on the side. There is nothing better than a hot bowl of tomato soup on a cold winter day....well, maybe there is, but this sufficed. No mid-afternoon snack yesterday, although those Girl Scout cookies were calling out for me. But I knew I would regret it, so I skipped.
Dinner conisted of a spice-rubbed chicken breast, a huge portion of steamed broccoli, and a little side dish of pasta that Wifey threw together. Overall, not a bad day, right? I know I ingested too many carbs and not enough protein, but still not bad. I say it racks up to be a 3/5 day.
So, overall, yesterday was a 6/10 day. Not bad, but definitely room for improvement.
Today is Wednesday, and I will have to use this as my off day. I have to attend an association meeting for work at noon, which happens to be held at a great Italian restaurant, and following that, I have to travel to one of my company's other offices for an overnight business trip. Unfortunately, we have an employee dinner at 6:00 pm at a local restaurant, so it looks like my diet will be put on hold for a day. I'll be in a hotel tonight, which means I probably won't exercise, but after walking for the last two days, I guess I should rest my legs anyway, right?
228 days to go.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Finally, Some Fresh Air
Monday came and went like most other Mondays, but this time, I felt a little more motivated. I had a good workout on Saturday afternoon, from which my leg muscles were still a bit sore, but more importantly, I was motivated as I now had a goal to work towards.
Now that it stays light outside well after 5:00 pm, I should be able to squeeze a quick workout in before it gets too dark. So, yesterday after work, I laced up the sneakers and took a brisk 1 mile walk around the neighborhood. I wasn't going hard enough to break a sweat, but it wasn't just your casual pace as if you were walking through the mall. 1 mile. Big deal, right? Well, for me, it was. Not because of the distance, but because it set the foundation for my goal and I got my first mile under my belt. I guess it's more mental than physical. I probably should have stretched a bit afterwards, but I didn't. Wifey and I had to run out for a doctor's appointment, and I was crunched for time. For this "workout," I would give myself a 3/5...again, not because of the physical level, but for the mental breakthrough that I experienced. Good job, me!
As for my diet yesterday, I think I did pretty okay. Breakfast: 2 slices of toast with 100% all natural peanutbutter and a cup of coffee. Mid-morning snack consisted of a handful of thin pretzels. Lunch, a leftover slice of pizza and a slice of beer bread (yeah, I know...carbs, carbs, carbs). Dinner consisted of lemon garlic chicken breast with a side of pasta, as well as a small dinner roll. I realize I probably had too many carbs yesterday and not enough protein. On the bright side, I did drink 3 glasses of water. I would rate my diet a 3/5 yesterday.
Overall, Monday was a 6/10 day. Slightly better than average, but not exactly "good."
229 days to go.
Now that it stays light outside well after 5:00 pm, I should be able to squeeze a quick workout in before it gets too dark. So, yesterday after work, I laced up the sneakers and took a brisk 1 mile walk around the neighborhood. I wasn't going hard enough to break a sweat, but it wasn't just your casual pace as if you were walking through the mall. 1 mile. Big deal, right? Well, for me, it was. Not because of the distance, but because it set the foundation for my goal and I got my first mile under my belt. I guess it's more mental than physical. I probably should have stretched a bit afterwards, but I didn't. Wifey and I had to run out for a doctor's appointment, and I was crunched for time. For this "workout," I would give myself a 3/5...again, not because of the physical level, but for the mental breakthrough that I experienced. Good job, me!
As for my diet yesterday, I think I did pretty okay. Breakfast: 2 slices of toast with 100% all natural peanutbutter and a cup of coffee. Mid-morning snack consisted of a handful of thin pretzels. Lunch, a leftover slice of pizza and a slice of beer bread (yeah, I know...carbs, carbs, carbs). Dinner consisted of lemon garlic chicken breast with a side of pasta, as well as a small dinner roll. I realize I probably had too many carbs yesterday and not enough protein. On the bright side, I did drink 3 glasses of water. I would rate my diet a 3/5 yesterday.
Overall, Monday was a 6/10 day. Slightly better than average, but not exactly "good."
229 days to go.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Weekend Review
Well, not 10 minutes after I posted my blurb on Saturday afternoon about taking it slow, it started to snow outside. My intention for Saturday afternoon was to get a nice walk in, just to start my program and to lay a foundation. The snow came down heavy and fast and within 30 minutes, it looked like a blizzard outside. We ended up getting about 3 inches, which is not exactly the storm of the century, but it was enough to keep my ass inside. Between 3 inches of snow and 19 degree weather, I didn't think this was the most ideal day to go for a walk. Excuses, I know. But that doesn't mean that I didn't get some exercise into my day. I actually did a 50 minute medicine ball workout. As I said in an earlier post, done properly, a medicine ball workout will kick your ass and leave you sore in parts of your body where you didn't know you had muscles. There are so many different types of exercises you can do with a medicine ball. If you're interested in learning about more, I would suggest you simply go to YouTube and search for "medicine ball workouts." The options are limited only by your imagination. Now, I know that many people think you can't really get in a good workout without going to a gym, but I disagree. After my 50 minute routine, I was drenched in sweat. I tried to incorporate exercises that would hit all of the major muscle groups of my body, and judging by how I felt on Sunday afternoon, I think I hit bullseye. So for my workout on Saturday, I would rate myself a 3/5.
As for my nutrition on Saturday... I woke up, had a cinnamon bagel (nothing on it) and a cup of coffee. Lunch rolled around and I stole one of my wife's Lean Cuisine's out of the freezer. It was a "savory" chicken parm dish....'nuff said. In the middle of the afternoon, my wife came home with a box of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. My wife knows my weakness is chocolate. I broke down and had 4 Thin Mints. Dinner time; the wife was out and I was left on my own to eat something. I wasn't particularly hungry, and we hadn't gone grocery shopping for the week, and with the roads being snow covered and the 19 degree temperature, I put my creative kitchen skills together and whipped up a kick-ass BLT sandwich. I forgot how much I love bacon. Hey, it is a protein, right? As for my nutrition on Saturday, I would give myself a 3/5. Overall, Saturday was a 6/10 day.
Sunday. Oh, Bloody Sunday. I guess going forward, I should just declare that Sundays will be my off-days. Let me explain. It was another fine 15 degree day, which means the snow didn't melt and the roads and sidewalks were iced over. Once again, not an ideal day for outdoor exercise. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to squeeze much of anything into this day. We had a little family function/party which was an hour away, and we left quite early and returned quite late. Naturally, this little party wasn't filled with lean proteins and greens. Nope. But there was, however, plenty of meatball sandwiches, various chips and dips, donuts, cakes, ice cream, and whatever else you shouldn't eat. I surprised myself though. I actually passed on all of the junk completely...not one chip, not one donut. I did manage to wolf down two meatball sandwiches, for a total of 6 meatballs, but I think it's better than eating a slice of cake or 2 donuts or whatever. Since I didn't eat breakfast, I could justify the two sandwiches. As for dinner, it was 2 slices of a frozen pizza. And after watching the Grammy's, I treated myself to a bowl of ice cream....it was my off-day, right? Exercise for Sunday; 0/5. Nutrition for Sunday; 1/5. Sunday was a 1/10 day, but screw it. I needed a break from this gut-wrenching regime I've been following.
Overall, not a very productive weekend and certainly not how I intended to start this little half marathon project.
230 days to go.
As for my nutrition on Saturday... I woke up, had a cinnamon bagel (nothing on it) and a cup of coffee. Lunch rolled around and I stole one of my wife's Lean Cuisine's out of the freezer. It was a "savory" chicken parm dish....'nuff said. In the middle of the afternoon, my wife came home with a box of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. My wife knows my weakness is chocolate. I broke down and had 4 Thin Mints. Dinner time; the wife was out and I was left on my own to eat something. I wasn't particularly hungry, and we hadn't gone grocery shopping for the week, and with the roads being snow covered and the 19 degree temperature, I put my creative kitchen skills together and whipped up a kick-ass BLT sandwich. I forgot how much I love bacon. Hey, it is a protein, right? As for my nutrition on Saturday, I would give myself a 3/5. Overall, Saturday was a 6/10 day.
Sunday. Oh, Bloody Sunday. I guess going forward, I should just declare that Sundays will be my off-days. Let me explain. It was another fine 15 degree day, which means the snow didn't melt and the roads and sidewalks were iced over. Once again, not an ideal day for outdoor exercise. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to squeeze much of anything into this day. We had a little family function/party which was an hour away, and we left quite early and returned quite late. Naturally, this little party wasn't filled with lean proteins and greens. Nope. But there was, however, plenty of meatball sandwiches, various chips and dips, donuts, cakes, ice cream, and whatever else you shouldn't eat. I surprised myself though. I actually passed on all of the junk completely...not one chip, not one donut. I did manage to wolf down two meatball sandwiches, for a total of 6 meatballs, but I think it's better than eating a slice of cake or 2 donuts or whatever. Since I didn't eat breakfast, I could justify the two sandwiches. As for dinner, it was 2 slices of a frozen pizza. And after watching the Grammy's, I treated myself to a bowl of ice cream....it was my off-day, right? Exercise for Sunday; 0/5. Nutrition for Sunday; 1/5. Sunday was a 1/10 day, but screw it. I needed a break from this gut-wrenching regime I've been following.
Overall, not a very productive weekend and certainly not how I intended to start this little half marathon project.
230 days to go.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Let's Get Rolling
I understand that running a half marathon is a lofty goal, in light of the fact that I've never actually participated in any type of formal running race, much less a race of 13.1 miles. So, obviously I have some learning to do and a whole lot of work ahead of me.
Although I am not yet a "runner" and I no longer consider myself to be in the fine shape that I was 10 years ago, I still understand the basic principles behind diet and nutrition as they relate to exercise. This, I believe, will be my downfall. My diet will be my weakness. I love to eat. I love all types of food and I often find myself over-eating. Give me a plate of buffalo wings, a bowl of chinese food, a rack of tacos, a few slices of pizza, a big fat juicy steak with all the sides...I don't care. I love it all. I watch the Food Network more than anything else on television, and I swear, it just packs the pounds on me.
If I am going to finish a half marathon in 232 days, I know that I will have to change my diet, and I hope to lose some weight in the process. I weighed myself prior to writing this post, and the scale tipped in at a whopping 220 lbs. I'm just a tad under 6'0 tall and I have an "athletic" type of body (if that makes sense). I don't have a big fat beer belly, nor do I have 14 chins, but in general, I have a little extra insulation all over my body. I don't consider myself "fat." Overweight, yes, but not "fat." Either way, I know I feel best when I weigh around 185-190 lbs. Ideally, I would like to lose 30-35 lbs to get into my target weight range by race day. It's a lot of weight to lose in 7-8 months, but I feel confident that I can do it, and more importantly, I know I HAVE TO do it.
Today is Saturday, and it's a brisk 19 degrees outside - not the ideal type of day to start training. But, I suppose I can man-up and walk outside for a bit. Yes, I said WALK. I am not going to start running quite yet. I know I need to lay the foundation for a solid base level of fitness first. I want to do this slowly and correctly. I'm sure I could head outside and run a mile, but I know this will catch up to me and may lead to eventually injury. One of the problems I have with running is the severe shin splints I get. The pain literally is unlike anything else I've ever felt. Granted, it has been years since I've felt this pain, but God...it hurts like hell. I've read a number of articles on shin splints; everything from causes to prevention, and unfortunately, I have yet to find a way to prevent my pain. So this time, I am going to do what every resource says to do; take it slow, perform specific exercises and plenty of stretching. We'll see what happens. Shin splints have caused me to stop running in the past, but I'll be damned if I let it happen again.
In addition to building up my endurance and leg muscles, I know I need to work out other areas of my body as well. I am a strong believer that a person's core strength is the root of overall fitness. I need to increase my core strength. About a year ago, I purchased a medicine ball, which is something I never used in the past. A medicine ball workout, when done correctly, can kick your ass. I've found it to be a tremendous tool to increase my core strength and I love working out with it. Obviously I will have to incorporate some cross-training over the next 7-8 months, and I will perform a variety of different exercises and activities to accomplish that.
So, I have put together a loose plan for now.
1. Take it slow and start by building a base level of fitness.
2. Consider what I eat. I will not stick to a strict diet, but I will attempt to eat healthier.
3. Increase my core strength.
4. Incorporate a variety of cross training over the next 7-8 months.
5. Take all precautions necessary to avoid injury.
There you have it folks. Now let's get rolling.
232 days to go.
Although I am not yet a "runner" and I no longer consider myself to be in the fine shape that I was 10 years ago, I still understand the basic principles behind diet and nutrition as they relate to exercise. This, I believe, will be my downfall. My diet will be my weakness. I love to eat. I love all types of food and I often find myself over-eating. Give me a plate of buffalo wings, a bowl of chinese food, a rack of tacos, a few slices of pizza, a big fat juicy steak with all the sides...I don't care. I love it all. I watch the Food Network more than anything else on television, and I swear, it just packs the pounds on me.
If I am going to finish a half marathon in 232 days, I know that I will have to change my diet, and I hope to lose some weight in the process. I weighed myself prior to writing this post, and the scale tipped in at a whopping 220 lbs. I'm just a tad under 6'0 tall and I have an "athletic" type of body (if that makes sense). I don't have a big fat beer belly, nor do I have 14 chins, but in general, I have a little extra insulation all over my body. I don't consider myself "fat." Overweight, yes, but not "fat." Either way, I know I feel best when I weigh around 185-190 lbs. Ideally, I would like to lose 30-35 lbs to get into my target weight range by race day. It's a lot of weight to lose in 7-8 months, but I feel confident that I can do it, and more importantly, I know I HAVE TO do it.
Today is Saturday, and it's a brisk 19 degrees outside - not the ideal type of day to start training. But, I suppose I can man-up and walk outside for a bit. Yes, I said WALK. I am not going to start running quite yet. I know I need to lay the foundation for a solid base level of fitness first. I want to do this slowly and correctly. I'm sure I could head outside and run a mile, but I know this will catch up to me and may lead to eventually injury. One of the problems I have with running is the severe shin splints I get. The pain literally is unlike anything else I've ever felt. Granted, it has been years since I've felt this pain, but God...it hurts like hell. I've read a number of articles on shin splints; everything from causes to prevention, and unfortunately, I have yet to find a way to prevent my pain. So this time, I am going to do what every resource says to do; take it slow, perform specific exercises and plenty of stretching. We'll see what happens. Shin splints have caused me to stop running in the past, but I'll be damned if I let it happen again.
In addition to building up my endurance and leg muscles, I know I need to work out other areas of my body as well. I am a strong believer that a person's core strength is the root of overall fitness. I need to increase my core strength. About a year ago, I purchased a medicine ball, which is something I never used in the past. A medicine ball workout, when done correctly, can kick your ass. I've found it to be a tremendous tool to increase my core strength and I love working out with it. Obviously I will have to incorporate some cross-training over the next 7-8 months, and I will perform a variety of different exercises and activities to accomplish that.
So, I have put together a loose plan for now.
1. Take it slow and start by building a base level of fitness.
2. Consider what I eat. I will not stick to a strict diet, but I will attempt to eat healthier.
3. Increase my core strength.
4. Incorporate a variety of cross training over the next 7-8 months.
5. Take all precautions necessary to avoid injury.
There you have it folks. Now let's get rolling.
232 days to go.
Friday, January 29, 2010
The Background
Everyone has a story, right? Here's mine.
I'm a 30-something year old male, living in the heart of suburbia. Wife, house, fence, child and dog? Check, check, check, check and check. I have the good fortune of being highly educated and well rounded. I plug away as a desk jockey for Corporate America, and I'd like to think I'm towards the front of the pack. Life is pretty good. I really don't have too many complaints.
I've come to the realization that, for the first time in my life, I feel stale. My life has become routine. I couldn't tell you how last Thursday was any different than four Tuesdays ago, or three Mondays ago. In the past, I've kept myself occuppied and goal-driven. I was working towards my educational degrees, I was planning a wedding, I was buying a house, I was raising a child and generally, I was happy. Now that all of these goals have been attained, I am left sitting here, wondering what I need to do to reinvigorate my life? After giving it some thought, I realized that I missed having a goal in my life that I was constantly working towards. So what did I come up with? Screw it, I'm going to run a half marathon!
A decade ago, I considered myself to be in excellent shape. I wasn't necessarily an athlete in any particular sport, but I was working out 5 days a week, running 2-3 days per week, lean, mean and, well, you get the idea. Despite my past, I have never considered myself a "runner," but there is no time like the present, right?
So, I have decided that I am going to run a half marathon which will take place in exactly 232 days from right now. I have a goal. I have meaning. I have drive. I am motivated.
I want to use this blog as a diary of my journey over the next 232 days. I have a lot to do and a lot to learn. So let's get started...
I'm a 30-something year old male, living in the heart of suburbia. Wife, house, fence, child and dog? Check, check, check, check and check. I have the good fortune of being highly educated and well rounded. I plug away as a desk jockey for Corporate America, and I'd like to think I'm towards the front of the pack. Life is pretty good. I really don't have too many complaints.
I've come to the realization that, for the first time in my life, I feel stale. My life has become routine. I couldn't tell you how last Thursday was any different than four Tuesdays ago, or three Mondays ago. In the past, I've kept myself occuppied and goal-driven. I was working towards my educational degrees, I was planning a wedding, I was buying a house, I was raising a child and generally, I was happy. Now that all of these goals have been attained, I am left sitting here, wondering what I need to do to reinvigorate my life? After giving it some thought, I realized that I missed having a goal in my life that I was constantly working towards. So what did I come up with? Screw it, I'm going to run a half marathon!
A decade ago, I considered myself to be in excellent shape. I wasn't necessarily an athlete in any particular sport, but I was working out 5 days a week, running 2-3 days per week, lean, mean and, well, you get the idea. Despite my past, I have never considered myself a "runner," but there is no time like the present, right?
So, I have decided that I am going to run a half marathon which will take place in exactly 232 days from right now. I have a goal. I have meaning. I have drive. I am motivated.
I want to use this blog as a diary of my journey over the next 232 days. I have a lot to do and a lot to learn. So let's get started...
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