First Resolution - Running

It has all started, my first resolution and the rekindling of my passion - RUNNING!  A few thoughts that are centered around my upcoming mileage program:

1) Physical condition - When you are fit, everything seems to just feel better.  From doing everyday tasks to sleeping well at night from all the hard work, and your everyday job.  When you work hard and see results, life is a lot more gratifying!

2) Competition - It's everywhere in all walks of life and I love it!  Knocking out a project at work, passing a hard test, and out kicking your competition with complete recklessness create highs that no one can match!  It's competition.... There is no fear, just get out and do it!

3) Early start to the beach bod!  Simple fact! When you're fit, running shorts look damn good!

Just a few thoughts on what drives me to run... Of course, there are many more!  Can't wait to really hit the trails!  I know my Brooks T7s are itching to do some racing in the spring! 

Back at it again....New Starts!

It's that time of year, where everyone sets personal goals and has high ambitions.  Some will make them and some won't.  This time of year happens to be a time that I love and hate.  I love it because it feels like a fresh start (back to square 1!)  I also hate it because, well, its the getting started thing that's the hardest part!  Waking up at 6:00 am to go for morning runs is less than ideal, but if it will get me that 8:50 3k steeplechase time I want, it's well worth it!  But, 6:00 am.....OUCH!

It may be painful at first, but to make it to the top is no easy feat (neither is blogging, which can be seen with my time line!)   Since today was my first day of training....I am leaving two sayings, simple and sweet to kick start those 2012 resolutions: