11 Days and Counting (and starting to hear 26.2 call my name)

So, I might as well change this blog to like The Journeys of a Runner, or something like that because every single entry seems to be about running. I think it's all I talk about lately...and think about...yeah, I'm officially obsessed. Anyway, I would just like to say one little thing. Remember yesterday when I talked about the insanity only beginning, and that running a half marathon was only the first step to craziness? I find that the things I say are pretty prophetic. I was pretty disappointed yesterday to find out that the Chicago Marathon is full. I told my mom about it and she, being the amazing person she is, said "Well what about Milwaukee? I'd drive you up!!" Sooo, I looked up Milwaukee...closed also. This, however, got me thinking. I then proceeded to look up Madison, and Grand Rapids...both closed. Then I punched in Indianapolis. Still open...and the good news is that they aren't even close to their cap off number, and I would still get the early bird rate even if I waited until after the half marathon to register. I'm actually fairly sure I'm going to do it. The date is October 17th...so look out.

My challenge here is that I'm starting at a brand new school this upcoming Fall semester. October is mid-terms...do I care? Not really. This is because I'm insane.

This morning as I was making myself some breakfast, my younger brother walked into the kitchen, looked at me, and said "So, you're really getting into this running thin aren't you?" I raised my eyebrows at him and nodded. "Why? Running is boring"
And I realized he was completely right. Running is boring...to someone who isn't insane. It takes a special kind of person to actually choose to throw on a pair of running shoes and dash out the door, not returning until they've completed 10, 15, 20, 26.2 (I'm getting used to that number...) miles. I think I am becoming that type of person. Seriously, I was thinking about it, and 7 weeks ago I had no idea I would be doing this. I just randomly decided to run 13 miles completely out of the blue. I came from being a casual jogger to a serious and motivated runner...in 7 weeks. I'd say I'm pretty hard core.

Not to mention the black toe nail I've been sporting. :)