Back at it

Hey guys,

Remember me? The one who hasn't posted for 5 months? Yeah, I'm still here.

As far as running goes .... I'm getting back into it. Went for a run a month ago and twisted my ankle. Went again on Sunday and I'm definitely not in as good shape as I would like (at all) but I did not twist my ankle, so I consider that progress. I downloaded a couch to 5k app to my phone because sadly I'm back to that, but I'm looking at the bright side: it's not completely new this time.

For awhile I reconsidered the idea of doing the Honolulu Marathon for my 30th birthday in December 2014, but I'm back at it. Heeeeeere we go. I downloaded a bunch of running podcasts to keep myself excited and motivated.

I only have 1 upcoming race: the Diva 5k in September. It's advertised as being through DC's wine country, which was news to me because I was not aware we had wine country. Who knew? It's also at a spa in Leesburg, so I'm taking the previous day off and just staying there the night before go get a massage and hang out at the pool. Originally I had signed up for the half marathon and semi recently came to the conclusion that there was no way in hell I'd be ready for 13.1 miles by September. So I changed my registration to the 5k and I'm feeling better about that decision.

I'm thinking my new timeline is to do that 5k in September, then a spring half marathon in 2014, maybe one in fall 2014 which should hopefully sorta fit into marathon training, and finally the Honolulu marathon in December 2014!! It's coming up. Craaaaaazy.

If you could send some encouragement my way, that would be appreciated. Thanks friends!