The Start of Something GREAT

I have tried a bit of jogging here and there, nothing big or amazing.  I have always wanted to be a runner and complete a marathon but have always thought that a marathon was way out of my reach.  This summer I participated in a 5 mile run (To Bone and Back - I know nothing big) and I felt AMAZING when I completed the race.  I was SLOOOOW  and yes I wanted to give up every 3 minutes but I had great friends to help me along the way.  After this Bone and Back race I had this nagging voice in the back of my head telling me that I needed to just get out and move because when I do I feel great.  (yes the first mile or two kills me, but it does feel great, eventually)  I have had a hard time getting motivated to get running, then I was approached by my great friend Lezhai about running a marathon next may.  http://www.themadmarathon.com/ - A marathon with a great cause (check it out and join!)  I have been getting really excited about the thought of completing a marathon and am getting EXTREMELY nervous about running a marathon.  So, I am going to blog my journey, my hurdles, my setbacks, and my accomplishments!!  Let me know if you wanna run along side me and we can do this together!!