It's official, 300 miles since the year began totals more miles than I ran in all of 2009. This is a new year and a new decade. At the beginning, I set out for an inconceivable challenge, not quite understanding what it would mean or consist of. 3 months have passed and I realize that I may not succeed in reaching my full 2010 mile goal, but I am succeeding. I am succeeding in putting on my shoes more often, I'm succeeding in lowering the number on the scale, I am also succeeding with increasing the number of minutes on the treadmill. This running goal has also allowed me to take a vacation to Virginia Beach to run my first 1/2 marathon while making a great friend along the way. I like the way I feel and am loving the change in my body. Running also keeps the winter blues away. The cold weather usually takes the toll on my mind each year and depression sets in for a few weeks, but it has been kept at bay this year. I've found I don't need drugs (not that I ever had) I just need a good pair of shoes. I wish the rest of the U.S. knew how easy this could be OK, not to say 300 miles is easy, but it sure does do a body good! Spring break is almost here and it is bringing warm weather and sunshine with it. I can't wait to work on my tan as I work on my miles. Oh, the sunshined miles to go before I sleep!
I just want to say that you should be soooooooo proud of yourself Leslie Goodmanson!! And I want to thank you for changing my life - no, I'm not exaggerating, it's true. You made me set a goal and for the first time actually achieve it. Along the way I got to know myself better than I ever have before, I found a new love in my life (running!), and I too made a great friend along the way. Here's to you, my SCBFF, for changing my life in the most amazing way. Thanks to you I also have 'miles to go before I sleep'.
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