Alright, you guys...

I've tried to start up blogs before, and my enthusiasm dies after a post or two. But this time, I think it'll be different! Before, I was rambling on and on about this and that, and frankly, I just didn't have much direction.

I've created this one with one sole purpose: To track my progress as I train for the Princess Half Marathon in 2013 and just get my booty into shape!

A little bit about me:

I have never (ever!) considered myself an athlete. I have this preconceived notion that I'm the most clumsy person to ever lace up a pair of tennis shoes. BUT this, I have realized, is absolutely absurd! I haven't really tried anything remotely athletic for over three years. And I've never tried running. I've always had a defeatist attitude, completely without reason.

So why now?

After I quit swimming my junior year, I gained some weight. And so the yo-yo diets and day long marathons of The Biggest Loser began. I'd lose a pound or two, but ultimately end up gaining more. A few months ago something just clicked! By taking a few things out of my diet (for good!) and eating more whole foods, I managed to lose all but 5 pounds of the weight I gained. Pretty cool stuff.

Between my epiphany that I might actually be athletic and the results I saw with my weight loss, I thought, "What the heck! Why not do something crazy?! Why not run a race?! I think I can actually do this!" And what better race to run than the 1/2 marathon in WALT DISNEY WORLD?! I mean, c'mon. Disney has to be the ultimate motivation. (Certainly enough motivation to keep up a blog).

So here it is! Ramblings of my progress, pains and everything else that comes with getting to the half marathon! Let's share in the journey together and support each other along the way!