Meg's new hobby

My newest goal in 2012 has been to run my first half marathon.. which is May 6th. I've never liked running long distances too much, and it's always been a mental game for me to stay focussed and not convince myself to quit early. Let's just say I'm much more of the intense-sprinter-get-it-done-in-30-minutes-or-less kinda girl. Needless to say, running 22 km/13 miles is a whole new ball game for me. BUT- after one month of training, I'm happy to say that I've been enjoying it. I love having a personal goal to be competing against myself with. I love that I'm getting stronger and stronger every week. I love that there is a bit of fear motivating me to get my buns out there to run 4 times a week, in snow, rain or frost. I'm still doing strength training 5 days a week as well. I'm training with my sister for the most part, it will be her second half-marathon, and my mom, whose done many. My cousin Macki is also training with us too when she can join us. Anyways, I just wanted to track my progress, to read when I've completed the journey. I've lost 6 lbs since Christmas time.. feeling good and learning how to become more and more disciplined in my exercise and nutrition habits! It always comes down to choices for me, and I'm choosing to put an end to my excuses, and just choose health.