Imagine that, the Half-Marathon is next week. It has been nary 4 months, since I commited to the race. I am excited. One thing - I intended to train more. Commit we do and quit we won't. I will admit, 'training' has not been what I envisioned that New's Year' Eve night I clicked "pay" commiting myself to the race - my first Half Marathon. I am still excited about the big day. I am so not ready for the big day. :) And such is life and the life of this runner some times. I do know if I do not set a goal I will not reach it. Perfectionism can prevent a lot of dreams. So it will not be as fast as I would like but I do plan to get out there and do it. Then I can indeed add another notch to my race-list. And move on to set another goal. There are certainties like I love running and I plan to give it my best. I actually enjoy running the races not just talking about it or dreaming about it one day. That is another lesson I learned from my first marathon last fall, go for it, dream it and finish! Of course, easier said on that one, since I trained a lot harder.

As for the race, I plan to take advantage of the "Early Bird" start that will guarantee me an extra thirty minutes start time. Sounds perfect for me. Since I am supposed to be 'tapered' - I am planning on an ordinary pre-race week. Some light exercises, normal eating and hopefully a good half nights sleep .... there had to be a down-side to getting to do the 'early bird' start. Less sleep. Well, let's face it, I have to sacrifice some right!

Stay tuned for more and post-race low-down. Fellow racers, happy running!

Happy Easter and Happy Trails! Was it really Winter when I last blogged. I succumed to BetaBlogger. Only after many attempts to 'just update.' So know I am official. Running is good. I am just steady on. Can't say I have really ramped up my mileage. The Half is coming and I have "I have already run my marathon" attitude. There is some truth to that. Particularly since there is my Girls GetAway Weekend that same weekend. Gee, what's my commitment level. Sleep in on my retreat away or get up early drive an hour and start my half-marathon. I'm still thinking on that one. And while I do I am still looking to log miles and now in the sunshine except that we got snow. Easter snow.

Speaking of Easter, my latest love I want to drop onto my iPod is http://www.ignitermedia.com/products/iv/singles/4/Thats-My-King. Well said this Easter. I just want to keep on clicking the repeat. That's My King. I believe it. And Do you know Him?