10. Run a Marathon

Ok so obviously I never ran the STG Marathon. I didn't get picked for the lottery. I am contemplating trying to sign up again but have not yet made a firm decision. But I will let you know that I have been training for a 1/2 Marathon. Yes, and I have even stuck to the training so far. I decided about 7 weeks ago that I needed to give myself a present to myself for my 30th birthday. Something I could work on that would make me feel accomplished when completed. So since I have always wanted to become a runner,(you know the type: fit bodies, addicted to running, always bragging about their last 20 miler) I signed up for the Provo City 1/2 on May 5th. A day after my 30th birthday. I have really enjoyed training. I have yet to become a "runner" but I enjoy the satisfaction I feel after defeating a steep, never-ending hill or running longer and farther than I ever have in my life. I maybe slow but just like to tortoise in the tortoise and the hare I will complete, let's be honest probably not win, the race. A few weeks ago I ran 12, yesterday I ran 9. This is a miracle. If you know me at all you know that about 7 weeks ago I could barely run 3 miles without dying out and wanting to cry. Yesterday after my run I felt like I could have kept going. Now I realize that this only gets me half way to my goal but I feel like if I can make it halfway it won't be too long until I will be able to make it all the way. I'll let you know how it all pans out in a few short weeks. Maybe even post a personal picture.