From Couch to Half-Marathon

So, yesterday I ran the Baltimore Half-Marathon, which was also my first. The weather wasn't the greatest...it was drizzling in some areas, and fairly breezy, but I was beyond excited to get out there. After all, I had 3 1/2 months of training under my belt for the big day...and all I wanted was to finish in under three hours. The course was hilly and fairly difficult, and I got some evil cramps in my calves by mile 9...even had to do some shuffling, and at some points flat out walking...but the thought of quitting didn't even enter my mind. I had worked too far and come too far for that. My finish time was 3:04:36 - not quite what I was hoping for, but I did just what I set out to do. I finished my longest race ever! Pushed through a difficult course and pain and kept going. This is also a perfect metaphor for our journeys to better health. No matter how difficult or painful it gets, there is no reward like the feeling you get in return. Never, ever quit.

Oh yeah, my quads are on fire today...and I'm already looking for my next race. Color me addicted.

to my Black Team and Runner's Club friends...I couldn't have done this without your support, friendship and wisdom. Hell, I wouldn't have even tried...so thank you all for being my inspirations!