*26.2*

Those that know me.. know I go on split second ideas!! Today I got the urge and yep have done it! I have registered! Registered for what you ask?!? Well I haven't registered at Bed Bath & Beyond-so no I'm not getting married. I haven't registered to Vote- Cause that would mean I support one of the foolish parties that are running. I haven't registered at Baby Gap- I'm not pregnant. Yes I have register the car but that's not it! I know your anticipation is growing!

If you all recall I partook in my first ever 1/2 marathon the summer of 2007! Training for the full marathon and with foot complications- I couldn't run the marathon that I had been training for! However the missing toe nails, bleeding blisters, almost having a #2 accident at the finish line and crying when I would run past the support of family and friends holding homemade signs.. I will say the 13.1 miles was well worth it!

So ladies and gentlemen I would like to introduce to you my running shoes, sweat, blisters, swass, missing toenails and emotional "i can't do this" phone calls! They are returning! For today my family and friends I have registered for my FIRST FULL 26.2 mile Marathon! Yes yes yes I know you all are thinking why would anyone put themselves through such pain?!?!

Let me explain why....... I have no idea!!! I don't have a good explanation for it!!! hahaha. Actually I do know why people put themselves into such a situation! Running for some, okay most people is not enjoyable. (the pain, blisters, etc. please refer to the above list) I guess for me it's more of a mental challenge, the physical challenge is there but the mental challenges that come with the training you will never understand until you experience it. The doubt that runs through you mind, the everyday stresses of life, the constant "thinking" during the runs. I found that while training last time it was actually therapy for me just after my divorce. It's my will that keeps me going, it's my words of encouragement that keeps me pushing towards the next mile, it's me that wakes up and puts fresh band aids on my toes that are missing toenails! More so a great time for self-discovery.

So I guess today, since I registered, is officially my first day back on training! I can't believe how excited I am!

WHAT: 26.2 miles

WHEN: Saturday, February 7@ 8am.

WHERE: Sedona, Arizona

HOW: With my two lil' feet

WHY: Personal Challenge!

For those of you that don't know where Sedona is. It's just Southwest of Flagstaff. I have been blessed and have had the chance to go be a tourist and bike Sedona when I lived in AZ. It's absolutely beautiful! Sedona actually has similarities like Moab!