The Beginning and The END!

Today is a HUGE day!

Not only is it Lesley's birthday (Happy Birthday, Expo Partner!), but it is also the start of new things for me! Today is the official beginning of training for my very first half marathon. If you ignore me not wanting to drag myself out of my warm bed, I did wake up feeling invigorated and ready for this new adventure!

I started off with a protein shake. I am a vegetarian with terrible eating habits. My protein intake is basically non-existent most days. Sushi Guy has been trying to get me to try protein shakes for weeks now, so today I finally did. Tomorrow I might mix it with milk or less water. It was tolerable - but really it was like water with a hint of flavor. Yesterday I loaded up on "healthy" food at the store. My definition of healthy isn't like anyone else I'm sure, but at least it is an improvement on what I would prefer to eat. (Can't we just live off of pizza and fries??)  I don't actually have my first run of training until tomorrow, but tonight I'll still be getting in some exercise and working on maybe toning my pathetic arms?

I also said today is the End! I sure hope so! I have (I think) made my official Princess 1/2 Marathon running skirt purchase - with matching arm sleeves!  FYI - Running Skirts is having a Cyber Monday sale! I'm a sucker for a sale. I'm a sucker for a cute running skirt. I couldn't resist! So I think this is the end of shopping .... for a while. I feel like I want to wear my "Love to Run" Prefontaine shirt at the 1/2, and it will match the skirt I just bought. But if I find something else I just HAVE to have between now and then I won't rule it out. But I can't imagine doing this first huge race without Pre with me in some fashion. Maybe someone will get me one of the Pre necklaces that his sister made?? Hint, hint, hint.... Christmas ideas!! Wait - okay, so nobody in my family reads this blog. That was a wasted hint. 

So, in conclusion (remember having to do things like that in school? I love being able to write MY way now!) .... Happy Birthday, Lesley! Hello 1/2 Training! Good bye, shopping! I'm putting the credit card away. I think. Yeah. I am.