1 month

I mentioned before in my previous post I started running eight weeks ago. I've been following the Couch to 5K program. I'm running my first race, a 5k on April 20th. I know to "real" runners a 5k isn't a big deal. For me though, this is huge. I've come a long way and I almost can't believe I'm so close to achieving this goal. The Couch to 5k (C25K) program is amazing. If any of you are wanting to start running I strongly recommend it.

On this eight week journey I've learned so much. Mostly about myself. I learned that if I could just shut the negative voice up in my head I could achieve so much. This voice has been both my enemy and my friend.  It's like a sour patch kid... sour then sweet. Before I go out to run it says "you can't do it." While I'm running it says "this is too hard, you need to stop." When I finally finish it says "I was wrong... I'm sorry." This voice gives me tough love on a level I've never experienced. It pushes me to prove it wrong and when I do the I can't even describe the feeling. This feeling alone is worth all the pain. It makes all the hard work worth it.

So in a month to the day I will be getting ready to leave for my race. I don't know what to expect. The race is on base so I don't think it's going to be organized like a civilian race. I know alot of people running the race and it should be helpful to have them there. I'm scared, nervous, and excited all at the same time.

I want to say thank you to everyone who's supporting me. And to those that aren't and are sending me negative energy please know that "the voice" is fielding all the negative and it's just helping me get better. So I guess thanks for that! I would appreciate any thoughts, prayers, and well wishes. You guys are amazing!