The Beginning...

So... I've started a blog.. Now what? I'm not much of a writer, so I'm not even sure that this blog will be very entertaining.

I started running a year ago this past January. I completed the Couch to 5k program and completed my first 5k in April of 2012. Since then, I have completed a handful of 5ks, a 5 miler, a 10k and a half marathon! I developed a stress fracture during training for the HM, which took me off my feet for a good 4 months. Needless to say, I am not where I want to be running wise after just starting again, and I gained some weight back that I had previously lost. :(

I recently married *09/02/12* my husband Sean. We've been together for almost 8 years. We live in New Hampshire with our golden retriever, Sully, and our two cats. Sully is the perfect running partner. I am branching out and making new friends through this running thing. I joined a HM training group last AUG, met some new runner friends at work, and very recently joined a Mom's Run this Town running group (I'm a dog mom, it counts - sort of). I have really discovered a lot about the woman I am over this past year. I am putting myself out there and doing things that I never thought I would do even two years ago. I am discovering that I am a lot more independent than I used to be - my husband remarked on this fact a few nights ago. 

Present Goals: 

* Run everyday for 30 days - at least a mile on "rest" days
* Lose 60 lbs - weekly weigh ins on Friday.
* Get under a 10 minute mile!! (Currently a 12 at my fastest). 
* Get back on track with my diet.

I'm meeting up with a group of friends tomorrow for a running date. Hoping to run 3 miles - hope it's not too muddy!!