With a little over two weeks until the Rock ‘N’ River Half Marathon …. I’m starting to wonder what I got myself into!  In the beginning, I only half - heartedly wanted to do the run.  I kept debating with myself, knowing I could do it, but not knowing if I had the time in my schedule to train.  Apparently I gave in! Now I do hail from Florida , and my choice of athletics were always swimming, running, and water sports – good for endurance.  Even when I moved here a couple years ago… I kept up the running part.  But now, not having run since before it started getting cold… I’m getting a little nervous!

Anne is running the race too… which is good for motivation, but she has already been training for over a month. Me, I started a few weeks ago.  I was around 6-8 miles last fall on a regular basis, but that was a while ago! The good news…. I’m tiny, like she is, and I know I can whip myself into shape in no time…. even with the fact that I eat like a champ! So training or not… I’m halfway there!

The missing factor now is motivation and the lack of training. My pedometer has been lying to me, with calories and miles run, and maybe it got to me. I got a little fearful of actually running for 13 miles. So the other day, I decided to go run the course route.  Once I did that, I realized it wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought, and now I feel better about it. I’m going to cross the finish line, maybe with an okay time, but at least I am doing it and plan on running all the way!  Of course… having friends alongside me will help too!  My fellow Kolo-8’ers and even several of my boyfriend’s friends are also in the race!

If ya’ll will cheer me on, offer music and training ideas, food… and more… I think I can do it!  Actually, I know I can do it! See you at the finish line!