20 months later

It's been way too long since my last post. Maybe I'm not the blogging type- I guess since I primarily do it for myself, my inconsistencies can be overlooked.

There has been some big changes in my life in the last 20 months:

• I'm 32, not pre-30 anymore. Maybe this blog should be renamed "32 and Yes, I'm Still Trying For 30 SO BACK OFF!?"
• I'm living with the greatest guy I could imagine, Jim. He's supportive, smart, and seriously handsome (he disagrees with the last one). The fact that he can put up with my bullshit (and my dog's constant need for attention) on a daily basis is a bonus.
• Jim has 3 kids who are 8, 6, and 4 years old respectively. I love those munchkins like they are my own, but I now totally understand how parents of kids are constantly tired and always busy. To all of my friends with kids - I understand, and I'm sorry for making fun of your 8pm bedtime.
• I started going to a body challenge class at the YMCA with an amazing trainer, Amy. The class kicks my ass, but I love it. I'm at 2 days a week for the spring/summer.
• I developed a love for Spin class. I even have the ugly shoes with Velcro. I'm actually sad that I couldn't find a Spin class to fit into my schedule this session. But the ugly shoes will be busted out again, I swear!
• I quit Weight Watchers. Again. With all of the new changes, I couldn't keep up! Instead, I've been tracking food and calories on MyFitness Pal, and (recently) using a heart rate monitor to better estimate calories burned during a workout. So far, so good. I miss some of the WW people, but they're still around for support if I need it!
• I've survived more injuries and illnesses- a huge welt to my leg (after running nonetheless), a broken ankle, a couple of bouts of strep throat, screwy elbows which led passing out and an ambulance ride- all of the usual things that happen to me.Thankfully certain people (AHEM) haven't let me completely lose focus.
• And-- I finished my first 8K last fall! I wanted to vomit afterwards but held it in. I was so proud of myself :-)

The one things that didn't change? My weight. Well ok, it changed slightly, but not enough to achieve the 30lb goal. And Amy says to quit focusing on the scale so much and start looking at my measurements- which have been steadily improving.

So I'm back, refreshed, refocused, and with an additional goal- complete the half marathon in Detroit this October. I've already signed up, paid, and ordered a training t-shirt. I'm committed.

 Whoa.

I still have a LOT of training to do to get ready, but 6 months should do it, right??

Jim thinks I'm nuts for wanting to run that far, but he's still rooting for me. I think he should run it with me. Even if he doesn't, having him around to check in on my workout schedule is wonderful.

So, in honor of my recent registration, I've decided to track it all- here- again.

I'm scared shitless. I can barely run 2 miles without getting winded, and now I'm planning on doing 13 miles?

Here goes nothing.