1/2 Marathon Intentions

This year has been an interesting one. Seems like my body has just decided to deal with the weight it is at. While there hasn't been significant weight loss, I am feeling better than ever. I am finding energy to run almost every time I am out which is great! I never thought I would be able to think of my self as running. I am able to accomplish things in exercise class that I would not have thought possible and am constantly looking for physical challenges.

Since seeing people getting ready for El Tour de Tucson was last weekend I have been thinking that should be my goal for next year - to ride in El Tour. That will be an interesting new challenge. So let it be written, so let it be done!

Have been dealing with affairs of the heart this year and have realized that so much of my eating is emotional and tied to relationships. I have always known it but have been surprised by just how real this phenomenon is! I have been doing pretty well on my own for these past 8 years. Sometimes better, sometimes worse but mostly better than before :) . Embracing solitude seems to be a theme for me this year.

So - I feel ready for the Tucson 1/2 Marathon coming up December 13th. I could have trained harder but I am confident that my body will take me through this event again this year. Had some folks who wanted to do it with me but were unable to get the training in so may end up going it on my own but this too will be okay. It is an awesome thing to cross that finish line and I am really looking forward to that feeling again. This is all part of learning to love myself again.