Running!

Well, there are 31 days until the north face endurance challenge which I have registered for and am planning on running the 10K race.  This is will be a very big challenge for me, especially because I have just started training for it.  I had signed up for this race very close to when Gus was born, mainly because it was half-off and I thought the timeline was doable.  My plan was to run the 5K this weekend at the Kansas City marathon with my brother, but due to other things, I didn't get my behind in gear and I'm not.  But...I ran this morning with some helpful encouragement and excitement from James and it felt good.  I think the second day is always harder than the first, but still...it got me excited.  I looked at the course, and it got me more excited.  I am not naturally built for  running, but once I get started, I really enjoy it.  I almost always have a race to help get me motivated and I love the road race atmosphere.  It is so invigorating for me.  I love watching people cross the finish line, I love cheering people on when we are all struggling to get up a hill, I love the anticipation of seeing James and the boys at the finish line.  6 miles seems like a lot today, but as long as I keep going, I think I will be ready in 31 days!  My goal is to never stop running/jogging.  I have no time goal for this first race...i just want to keep going!  Hopefully this will get me going to get into a few half-marathons this year, and get back in shape.  Thanks James for always setting me up for success in my endeavors.  I am excited!