Hmmmm....

So what does this video have to do with my blog? Well, come back tomorrow and you'll get the answer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AphKUK8twg

The Little Things

What is it about us that needs affirmation no matter how old we get? We question ourselves, our abilities, our looks, our talents. Well, it seems like every time that happens someone comes along and provides that extra needed shot of "You're kind of awesome."

This time it was my sister-in-law Jeannie. The other night she gave me this card with the quote up above and my very own rock turtle, which I will be carrying with me when I run now. Thanks, Jeannie.

Back in the Saddle

I know it's been a long time since my last post, but life got kind of messy these past couple of months. So I'm  trying to pick myself up and begin again. I hope you will welcome me back and rejoin my journey.

So let's see, what's new...seizures, hearing loss...you know, all the fun stuff that comes with this disease. But on to the important stuff. I've got a new adventure, and it's coming up really quick. In four weeks I will be heading back to Disney World (it is, after all, my favorite place on earth) to take part in the Tower of Terror 10-miler.

To be honest, I'm more nervous about this one than I was about the Princess half marathon. Well, maybe nervous isn't the best word. Probably more frustrated and concerned. Why? Well when I did the Princess I had nothing to compare it too. I was going in blind. So I wasn't worried about times and stuff. I spent more time worrying about what to wear than I did the running part.

But it's different this time. I know what I did in the Princess. I know what I've done in the 5K's since then. And it's frustrating. By now I should be able to fly through these races. But I don't. I struggle for every mile, every step. For despite a year and a half of running and training I'm still no better than I was then. My time has not improved. I'm still wiped at the finish line. Sure, I know that what matters is that I keep trying. But can you imagine putting your whole heart and soul into something for over a year and never moving forward? Never seeing any progress. It sucks...big time.

But I'll keep trying because what's my other choice. Plus, I like getting the medals. So, here we go. I hope you'll come along for the journey.