Longing for a treadmill

I like goals. And charts and graphs ... but that's beside the point. So, I decided that today I would run more than yesterday. Seems fair enough. Although today at mile one (sigh) I thought I might just die! Turns out, running outside is much more difficult than running on a treadmill, in a climate controlled environment, with a TV near by, and cold, delicious water just inches away. I had baby strollers, huge flying bugs, cracks in the sidewalk and sprinklers gone awry to contend with. Despite these obstacles, I made it to 2.22 miles (goal accomplished) ... now if only I could go 24 more I'd be in good shape!

I'm a wanna-be runner

I'm officially a wanna-be runner. I have the shoes, the iPod, Nike+ and a goal of running 26.2 in February. What I don't have is the stamina, the endurance, or the love of running ... yet! So you may be asking yourself, "then why does this girl want to run a marathon?" Simple ... for my health, my family, my friends and for a great cause - the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. Check out the website for more information. Yes, I know this is an enormous undertaking - especially for a wanna-be runner. But that's what makes this so much fun. I'll upload my data so you can track my progress, keep me honest and give me the occasional swift kick when necessary. See you at the finish line!