I AM GOING TO DO IT!

In January 2012, I had made myself a goal that I would run a mile. Today, November 15th, I have yet to even attempt to run a mile. I am not much of a goal person. Usually if I say that I am going to do something I do it right away instead of giving myself a year because I always put it off. Well, today is the day. :) My friend had asked me if I wanted to run in a race called The Ugly Sweater 5K. It is through downtown Omaha and everyone puts their ugliest sweater on and runs! I had helped one of my best friends put on a race a few weeks ago called The Cupcake Challenge and everyone had to eat a cupcake at each mile. I maned one of the stations and watched people race and eat a mini cupcake. It was a lot of fun and actually got me motivated to run in a race like this. All year my family members and friends ran in 5K's that were Color Me Rad, Mud Run, and all sorts of different runs that I was jealous that I didn't participate. I always said "there is no way I can do that"..."that will be too hard for me"..."what if I can't make it?"..."I don't want to be seen as weak" and all sorts of excuses. Well, no more! Why limit myself to what I can do and can't do. I at least have to try, right? I see so many examples where people's ailments don't hold them back. So, I am starting tomorrow to "train". I looked up online and am doing a "Couch to 5K" program to help me try and get the strength to walk/run 3.1 miles. 1 mile was my goal to run so if I can do that in this race that would be AWESOME. I will then walk the rest...or maybe run more than a mile. We will see. I have put my husband in worry mode but I told him not to worry. I will pace myself and not overdo myself and not try to win...but to finish. I have passed my tired weeks and am back to normal, so let's hope the energy stays with me to train. I have until Dec. 16th! Wish me luck!