Because there isn't enough going on

Since having the boys, I have learned that I like to run.  I love the benefits from it but I do not LOVE running.  When I run, I am by myself and in my own little world.  Through running, I have found that I can work through challenges, fears, sadness and just about anything else that comes my way.  Running is the only thing in my life that is for me and all about me.

While running on my hamster wheel yesterday (that would be the treadmill at the YMCA), I realized just how grateful I was to have running and to be able to exercise.  So much change in a short amount of time takes it toll and through running I have found the ability to process my crazy life.  I always say that I am a much nicer and happier person after a workout.  I put together a pretty fun and crazy playlist on my IPod touch and before I knew it, I had completed 4 miles.  I was just hoping for 2 miles but ran the 4 and felt great.  Now, what happened next, was not planned and what I like to call, "my crazy thoughts."  

Crazy thought, "Leigh, you just ran 4 miles, why are you not signed up for a 1/2 marathon in the fall?  You have never done a fall half marathon because you were injured or pregnant. Do this!"  So, being the rational person that I am, I answered my own crazy thoughts, "Um, yeah, training for a 1/2 marathon requires 12 weeks of commitment and dedication.  No injuries, rest and focus.  I just moved to a new town, starting a brand new life, my husband is working 12 hour days, I have 3 kids, I don't know which way is up from down..."

And then I stopped myself because they are all excuses.  There will never be a good time and there will always be a reason I can't.  So, today I have decided that I can.  I know I can and this is just a little piece of my crazy world and the cool thing about it is that it is all mine.  This is for Leigh by Leigh.  So on Saturday, October 5, I will be participating in the Evansville Half Marathon (when I finish this half, it will be my 4th).  Here is a link to their site.  http://evansvillehalfmarathon.org/ Training officially starts next week.  Goal this week is to get new shoes and some new tunes for my playlist.  Send your suggestions.  Below is my FUN playlist that started all these crazy thoughts (don't judge, some of it is not kid appropriate but it gets me moving and I love that).

FUN PLAYLIST:

Good Morning - Mandisa and Toby Mac

I Will Follow - Chris Tomlin

Footloose - Kenny Loggins

Treasure - Bruno Mars

It's Tricky - Run DMC

It Takes Two - Rob Base

Fighter - Gym Class Heroes

Party Rock Theme - LMFAO

Hey, Soul Sister - Train

Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

I Love It - Iconic Pop

Boys Round Here - Blake Shelton

Cruise - Florida Georgia Line

Blow Me - Pink
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
Thrift Shop - The Heist
I Like It - Enrique Iglesias