My First Half

It's happening. I'm signing up for my first half-marathon.

I made this one of my goals for the year, but I'm putting it here so I'll follow through instead of chickening out. I'm signing up at the end of the month, when I get my next paycheck. Races aren't cheap, people!

As for training, I've basically started over because I was getting burned out and slacked off for a while. I'm trying to stick with running just three days a week instead of every day, and I'm pacing myself a little better this time. My friend, Jennifer, is really my inspiration to do this, and because of her, I'm going to give this a shot. Basically, she talked me into it. ;)

I don't know if I'll be able to run the entire thing or if I'll have a great time, but when I think about crossing the finish line, I get all emotional and goose-pimply. I'd say that's a pretty good sign I should at least try.

So now that I've announced it to the internet world, I've got to go through with it. There's no turning back now. I'd appreciate any and all tips. Wish me luck!

Also, Jenn is so awesome, she's even trying to win a contest with Runner's World to be on the cover. You can read about her story and vote here!