Decisions

So awhile back I signed up for a half ironman. It's 7/21/13 in Racine WI. Ok, what was I thinking?? I can barely swim, biking oh well that's okay I guess. But running, that's what I love! So the last month I have really been having second thoughts about the half ironman. Maybe I should just bow out now - before I drown in Lake Michigan! I mean after all there is the expense of the event, the hotel, and travel, plus all the training. How will I ever find time for it all and still spend time with my son?? So now it's January and I still couldn't decide on the half ironman. I have no plan for training and I really don't care for the training programs that I have found so far. I really just want to run!

So I had almost decided to pull the plug on the half ironman when the other day I was getting ready for the 10 mile race and I saw someone I know but not very well and haven't seen in a long time. He asked me about the half ironman and told me what a great accomplishment it would be. So what? Many people have already told me that very same thing. But somehow this time it hit me. Wow! It really will be such an amazing accomplishment! Why it hit me this time and not before I do not know - maybe it was the repetition of hearing those words so many times. So my mind is made up.

For many months to come you will be hearing about my preparations for this event. I have made my decision - I am doing it and I am going to give it my all!