I can’t tell you how much I hate running. Scratch that…how much I hate exercise in general, however, I hate running the most. With some deep introspection and my own version of psychoanalysis, I have concluded that my loathe for running stems from me completely sucking at it. Even in the days when I was in tip top shape… I still had a hard time finishing a mile without being completely winded. I had plenty of endurance to dance, stunt and do cheer routines for hours on end in high school…no problem. I could hike up mountains all day long or play a good game of tennis without hesitation. And nevermind short distance running, I would challenge anyone to a foot race. But when it came to long-distance running (yeah…anything over a mile is long-distance in my book), forget about it.
Accordingly, it may come as a complete shock that I have signed myself up to run a half marathon. THAT IS 13.1 MILES PEOPLE!!! I have actually been considering starting a running routine for quite some time (the thought usually only lasts momentarily haha)… my logic… -hear me out- is if I actually keep running consistently then I will naturally get better at it… and if I become good at running, then I surely will start to enjoy it. Right? As much as I tried to justify this wonky logic… I hadn’t quite convinced myself to the point that I would get outside and start running.
THEN!!! My sister told me about the Disneyland Half Marathon that she was considering participating in. It goes all throughout Disneyland, through the castle, California Adventure, Downtown Disney, out to the streets of Anaheim, around the Honda Center…down the Santa Ana River…through the Big A…and back to Disneyland. And you are cheered on by characters along the way! How fun does that sound?? (minus the running part, haha)
Being born in Anaheim and raised in Southern California (not to mention owning a season pass to Disneyland for several years)…I have always had a soft spot for all things Disney. Both of my sisters have decided to do the marathon as well as a couple of our friends. PERFECT! Not only will this actually be the motivation that I need to get myself to start running but I can’t make excuses for myself NOT to run. How embarrassing would it be to be the only one out of the group that can’t keep up? And, even worse, having to get picked up by the lag wagon?? haha Seriously, if you can’t keep up they pick you up in a cart and drop you off at the “family reunion” area at the end of the race. I think I would rather sneak off course into a back alley and call a cab to come pick me up and take me straight back to the hotel, than to accept a ride of shame on the lag wagon. But, considering you have to maintain a 16 minute mile (which I can easily walk), the only way that would happen is if I snapped an ankle or something. Then I would gladly accept a ride on the lag wagon to display what a warrior I was! I ran so hard I snapped my ankles. haha
Seriously, I was sold with the pyrotechnics at the start line.
I mean, Disneyland has yet to disappoint… but fire to start the race?Even Mr. Walt Disney would nod in approval.
Look at these cute running outfits! Probably not the most practical, but I give them an A+ for having the Disney spirit! Too cute!
Even with all of this excitement and as much as I am looking forward to accomplishing such a huge goal… I am still scared to death that I am not going to be able to do it… or, even worse, that I will give up trying when I inevitably get frustrated at how hard I have to work at it. Considering I will be training by myself when I get home to Texas and don’t have the social support that everyone has back home in California… I need to hold myself accountable somehow. So I have decided to post my weekly progress on my blog. Nothing like a little social shaming to get my butt in gear! 
I promise to be honest… and if I don’t have a post about running each week, from now until September 6th… feel free to give my a kick in the pants. 
Right now… I am looking up at what seems like Mt Everest. For me, this is my impossible challenge…one that not even I can convince myself that I can achieve.
I love this guy at the Chicago marathon… how encouraging!
Arigatou…
Hello! I just would like to give a huge thumbs up for the great info you have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon….
Thank you…
This really answered my problem, thank you!…
hello…
you have a great blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?…
Great links…
[...] pursuing are a couple of links to online sites which I truly connect to because we do recognize these are worthwhile looking into [...]…
[...]The period within which the online payday cash advances should be paid is normally very short, approximately 14 to 31 days[...]…
The absence of all these requirements will definitely assist people get credit within a short time…
Awesome webpage…
[...] Now any time a person looks at the latest fashion assertion, it usually is measurement zero [...]…
Awesome website…
[...]the time to read or visit the content or sites we have linked to below the[...]……
each progressing level is slightly more difficult….
certain blocks drop power up items that range from all types of abilities. some blocks drops items that makes the goal keeper disappear while others make your platform protagonist shoot fireballs at the blocks. some items slows down the ball that…
Thanks…
Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I …
Hello!…
An interesting discussion is worth comment. I think that you should write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but generally people are not enough to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers…
Hi…
It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what youfre talking about! Thanks…
Hello!…
An interesting discussion is worth comment. I think that you should write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but generally people are not enough to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers…
Hello!…
An interesting discussion is worth comment. I think that you should write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo subject but generally people are not enough to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers…
Awesome webpage…
[...] Below are a few of the sites we suggest for our site visitors [...]…
Thank you…
I was very pleased to find this web-site.I wanted to thanks for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you blog post….
Hi…
It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what youfre talking about! Thanks…
Related…
[...]just beneath, are numerous totally not related sites to ours, however, they are surely worth going over[...]…
[...] that is the end of this article. Here you’ll find some sites that we think you’ll appreciate, just click the links over[...]……
[...] Every once in a while we choose blogs that we read. Listed below are the latest sites that we choose [...]……
Blogs to read…
[...] usually posts some quite interesting stuff such as this. If you’re unfamiliar with this blog [...]…
see a photo of the giant lake…
sturgeon you caught while on a fishing adventure. edmonton is an angler’s paradise. the waters of the north saskatchewan river are brimming with all types of fish. you also have the option of casting your line in the ponds at hermitage…
result in pieces that are lightweight and…
easy to hang. when suspended in a window frame at the desired level, they bring tranquil beauty to any room.stained glass window panels are incredibly versatile. traditionally used dallas windshield repair to add beauty to windows and bring a touch of …
Trackbacks…
[...] Here is an awesome blog you will probably find interesting that we encourage you [...]…
Blogs ou should be reading…
[...]Here is a Great Blog You Might Find Interesting that we Encourage You[...]……
as little as one dollar at any…
discount store, but at the dollar store you can score two cards for that same one dollar. pretty stationery, blank note cards, and thank you cards are also great finds. if you like to remember birthdays, anniversary’s and the special events…
Recommeneded website…
below you’ll find the link to some sites that we think you should visit…
You should check this out…
I saw this really good post today….
Thanks you…
There are some interesting points in time in this article but I donft know if I see all of them center to heart. There is some validity but I will take hold opinion until I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we want more! Added to FeedBur…
Hey!…
Spot on with this write-up, I truly think this website needs much more consideration. Ifll probably be again to read much more, thanks for that info….
Links…
[...] I like to browse around the online world, on a regular basis I’ll just go to Digg and skim and take a look at stuff out [...]…
2011…
I haven’t checked in here for some time because I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are good quality so I guess I will add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend
…
Bonjour…
You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!…
2011…
Good blog! I really love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I’m wondering how I might be notified when a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!…
Great webpage…
[...] Just one website which I could perhaps bring to mind for deeper information [...]…
2011…
This is a very good tips especially to those new to blogosphere, brief and accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article….
clam chowder that we found online. this…
dish didn’t even taste as good as the first!we were about to give up when we found out about a cookbook that claimed to have tons of “authentic” famous restaurant recipes. i hesitantly purchased it, and we gave the chowder one…
they are shopping for groceries or other…
products to be tedious or embarrassing, but that should not be the case. in fact, you could consider using cents off coupons when shopping as a second source of income. any time you are able to save money, this adds to…
asklover…
[...]Wonderful story, reckoned we could combine a number of unrelated information, nevertheless really worth taking a search, whoa did 1 study about Mid East has got far more problerms also [...]…
funds (3 months) – $405,000 – $655,000…
total – $3,001,100 – $5,780,400 ongoing fees: royalty – 4% of gross sales applebee’s pos software license fee – $1,500 / site pos software maintenance fee – $500 per restaurant / year when looking to start any business it is important,…
Websites worth visiting…
I enjoyed reading your article, many thanks….
Recommended websites…
Amazing blog! Thanks for the great contribution with this post….
Bonjour…
You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!…
dark areas of the screen, respectively. the…
following are the five reasons why to choose led tvs:below are the 5 reasons in choosing a led lcd tv1) wide color accuracy gamutled’s backlight colors are white and red-green-blue (rgb) leds. the white led is common with the traditional lcd…
and they have low energy needs.cost: led’s…
are more expensive, however, then lcd’s. that is one thing that is holding back the performance of these monitors. although you pay a higher price, it is well worth it and they are easier to use.led backlit monitors are very useful…
from 3 to 16 watts depending on…
the size of the bulb. leds are generally good for up to 25,000 hours, and maintain their brightness over the lifetime of the bulb for the most part.making the changeswitching over to led lighting is quite easy and straightforward for most…
hello…
you have a great blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?…
Websites worth visiting…
I enjoyed reading your article, many thanks….
Thank you…
I was very pleased to find this web-site.I wanted to thanks for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you blog post….
Hi…
It’s hard to find knowledgeable people on this topic, but you sound like you know what youfre talking about! Thanks…
2011…
Hi there! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!…
You should check this out…
[...] I watched someone speaking about this on Tumblr and so it correlated to [...]…