Looking Forward To Another Great Year Of Running!!

Okay...those that know me would probably say I am a little bit addicted to running...mostly the racing part of it all! I have been running since Middle School, ran a couple years in college and just have not stopped. I LOVE to run and stay active, but there is just something about the feeling of accomplishment after I have finished another race.

Last year (2007) I ended the year with a 25 race total!- my goal was 24, but I somehow picked up an extra on along the way. My goal for 2008 is to do 2 races per month again, but this time do more longer distances- 10K's and 1/2 marathons when they come up. To keep myself motivated and on track, at the beginning of the year I look at the local racing calendars and plan my races for the entire year. I write them on my calendar where I can always see them...that way I always know what is going on and can't make excuses!

I think it is important to get kids involved in physical activity early! In August I entered my then 2 year old son in his first kiddie run...which he loved. He now wants to do the kiddie run at every race we go to- we take pics and cheer him on- we want him to think that exercise is a good thing. The pic is of me cheering the little guy on!