It Is Marathon Season!

I love the beginning of the year for many reasons and one of them being.... it means that Race Season is in the air!!!

I got into running about 3 years ago. I made it my personal goal to just go a little further each time I ran. I have always been active, but for much of my life I could not even run a mile without loosing my breath. But, I knew that if I just trained my body the right way, then it can do anything!! And, I was right. I went from a breathless one miler to a proud 1/2 marathon finisher!! And trust me when I say, if I can do it, you can too!!!

Yesterday, Robyn and I both ran the 3M Half marathon in Austin. This is one of my faves for several reason...
1. it has 5000 participants .. when else do you get to run with that many fellow race lovers??!!
2. it is mostly flat or downhill
3.the goodie bags are the bomb. I will never run out of post its!!

If you are anything like me, you have to have a goal to work towards. Having a training schedule forces me to stay on track and just keep working that much harder. This is why I love races so much. It does not matter if it is a 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, marathon... or triathlon.... as long as there is a goal, then I can stay on track.

So, here is my challenge to you. Sign up for a race. If you are a beginner... start small and work your way up. There are so many local 5K races that you can do solo, with girlfriends, or your family! If you need help, we are here. Just shoot me an email and let me know what race you are doing and I will help you set up a training schedule and lots of other awesome info.

Make 2010 YOUR year.