A few weeks back I signed up for the San Antonio Rock-n-Roll (half) Marathon.  Running a marathon has also been a goal of mine.  So this year I signed up and have made it a goal of mine to train for it and complete it.  

Soler Sports, a local running store in San Antonio sponsors a program with USA Fit to help people train for various types of running events.   This morning was the kick off for the half and full marathon training programs.  

So this morning I did my pace run and came in at 13 minutes, per mile.  I am not going to lie I walked a little, during the pace run. I also questioned myself as to why I am pushing myself to do this.  I am pushing myself to do this because this is something I have always wanted to do.  Running is challenging for me … it is not something comes easy for me, it is something that I have to really work for and it is something that challenges and motivates me mentally.  Additionally for well over a year now I have been on quest to get in shape and lose weight, wanting to run a half marathon is a statement of my commitment to my health and of me getting into shape. 

I know that this is not going to be easy and it is going to challenge me both physically and mentally, but this is a challenge I am committed to. 

So at this morning on my pace run I came in 13 minutes on the dot per mile.  My goal is by the half marathon in November to be running a 10-minute per mile pace. 

I also hope that coaches working us can help me to improve me running form.  I tend to favor one leg more than the other and I also tend to run using my heals or tiptoes and not the ball of my foot.  

My goal for the coming week is to RUN at least a mile a day.  Additional, I need to make myself get some running gear – water belt, running shorts/shirts (that fit) and reflectors/lights.  I also need to get my iphone arm band put together.