Day 1

So, it is a new year.  I am not one for resolutions but I do like to make goals for myself.  I usually center my goals around something active, usually running.  Since running my first marathon, I have been slacking in the running department.  It has been hard to get motivated lately.  Maybe it is the winter season, maybe it is the ridiculous amount of food I have been eating the past month or so.  Whatever the reason, I need to find my motivation again.  I recently started trail running and that has sparked a new love for running I haven't felt before.  I am a road runner but trail running is, by far, more challenging and freeing.  I am not giving up the pavement but will definitely be incorporating more trail runs into my workouts.  So, that leads me to my  new goal for this year.  Two friends are making similar goals and inspired me to attempt this.  My goal for this wonderful year of 2011 is to run 1000 miles.  Not to sound like a snob, but I know I can do this.  It is not that lofty of a goal but since I am such an on again and off again runner, this will really keep me in line.  So, I am off to run my first 4 or 5 miles of 2011.  I plan to track my progress on this blog.  I have never blogged before so this is weird to me but also a way for me to step into the 21st century.  People who truly know me will be surprised if I actually keep this up!  ;)  Time to go put on my Saucony's and hit some pavement!