Run Blue Run

So my phone rang the other day. I picked it up and said "hello?", and heard a familiar voice on the other end. The first thing this very familiar voice said was, "Are you ever going to run a marathon or half marathon?"

"Uh, hello to you too, JB " I replied

JB then proceeded to use all her powers of reason and persuasion to convince me over the next 90 minutes that I should and could do it. And then she cinched the deal by agreeing to be my training buddy and run the thing with me. Even though we're in different states, we'll keep tabs on each other through technology.

As anyone who knows me IRL or reads my blog knows, I've been trying to become a a person who runs. Among other things, I've used the inspiration of several Super Super Women Around me (they're everywhere!!!), as well as the guidance of various bloggers to try and change myself in this regard. And while I've seen a slight improvement in my attitude about the whole matter, I'm nowhere near transformed.

Still, when JB called, I felt within myself a certain call to action. It was a chance to dream...something I've decided to do more of. (Thanks Brett!)

Right now, running a half marathon isn't something I've ever aspired to do. It doesn't actually sound fun. But the marathon part isn't the reason to do it. It's the getting my caboose out there and doing the training every other day that is the reason. One of my favorite things that Doc says is "the journey's the reward". It's very true. And getting myself into better physical condition is the best reward I could give myself. Or my family.

So here I go. I just plunked down my registration fee, and now I have five months to get myself geared up. My main concern (beyond ability to actually get out and train), really, is my knees. I hope they can take it. I'm glad I have this much time to prepare.

Of course it goes with out saying that I can use all the cheerleaders, encouragement and fan support I can get. As well as any tips. I'll try to log my progress here.

13.1, here I come!