Running Down a Dream

I've decided to take up running. At first glance, this phrase typed out seems totally illogical, borderline insane, maybe even a typo. Me, an avid TV watcher and expert at sitting on my butt, wants to run. WTF?!?!

Sure, I could stand to lose a pound or two (read: 15-20). That will help with my self confidence...I would love to be able to go into a store and not feel like a giant heifer who bee-lines directly for the Larges, hoping that a skirt or pair of pants will be too big and I can go down to a medium. And it'll get me into shape. My typical "mile-run-and-I'm-done" is a great start, and I have the beginnings of what I would call athletic abilities, but by no means am I in shape. My inner tube reminds me of that daily, while I barely stay afloat in my life.

It's a goal. I've tried so many different hobbies and sports in my life, and I've never stuck with anything. I remember when I was applying to colleges, and I was asked by my high school guidance counselor what my skills and hobbies were. I had no answer. I've tried everything once, and that's as far as it's gone. And recently, let's just say, life has had a crazy turn of events in the past couple of years, where a lot of things in my life turned out differently than I ever thought they would.

I want something to call my own. Something where I can be proud after every single time I do it. Something where I can see results each and every time. I want consistency. I want to feel proud of myself for accomplishing something I never thought I could do.

And so today, I pledge to you, myself, and the high powers of running, that I will train myself to run a 10k race in May. That I will cut back on the fatty foods and eat healthier. That I will run when I'm scheduled to run, and do cardio when I'm scheduled to do cardio. That I will cut out Diet Coke and only drink water and Powerade....wait. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. Baby steps, baby steps.

Tomorrow is the beginning of the week, as well as the beginning of my journey. I will seize the day by seizing the road.

Song of the day: Running Down a Dream, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers