I'm gonna run a Half Marathon!

No, this post isn't an April Fools Joke.

Seriously - it's not.

I've thought a lot about my health, fitness and general well-being lately

And to be honest, I'm lazy.

I'm a nerd 100%, so I get joy out of sitting in front of a computer for hours upon hours.

(Try 8 hours at work and another 4-5 when I get home. Yeah.)

Ever since I moved to Memphis in August, I've been toying with the idea of running in the St. Jude Marathon (which happens in December).

I don't think I could live here and see all the amazing work they do without doing my part.

And well, why the heck not?

After thinking about it for several months, I don't think at this point in my life I can commit to the full marathon.

But you know what is just as good and "why-would-you-put-yourself-through-that"?

The Half Marathon.

That's right folks.

I'm gonna run a Half Marathon.

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When the logical side of my brain thinks about this, it is achievable.

This is how I'll train:

1) Get off my ass.

2) Start running at least 3 times a week.

3) Register for a 5k every two to three weeks.

4) In September, find a 10k (or 2) to run.

5) Keep training and by the time December rolls around...

6) Run 13.1 miles

Seems simple enough, right?

That's what I'm praying for.

I appreciate words of encouragement, because I'll need them.

Also, I'm gonna start a thing for April - EEDA.

EEDA? Exercise Every Day in April.

Today I started out slow with a 30 minute walk, because it was gorgeous out.

Also, I was too lazy to run.

Feel free to join me with the #EEDA.

Turns out it's some weird Spanish hashtag on twitter, but whatever.

Ours is better.