The Gazelle

The time has come to make, and more importantly, KEEP goals. I recently realized I will almost never accomplish something big unless I really want to. That's why it is so hard for people to keep their New Years Resolutions. They make the goal because that's what you are supposed to do at New Years. The best way to know if you are really ready and willing to make a change is anytime except New Years. At least for me. I can be talked into doing something, but if I don't have a true desire, I might not pull through as well as I should.

So, finally, I've decided for myself that I am ready to RUN! It's something I can measure. I can get faster, or at least stronger, then, I can participate in a race and recognize accomplishment! I definitely need motivation, like a race, to get me out and training.

And thanks to Charish and her awesome schedule, Amanda and I have running fools! We were both running (separately) last summer too and would usually go to Jensen's Grove in Blackfoot. It seems no matter what time of day I happen to be running, a certain man, affectionately known by us as "The Gazelle" would be floating along. You know the type. Short sleeves, shorts, a hat, no need for music, just galloping across the path. Even before we ran together, we both knew who the other was talking about when mentioning the Gazelle. For instance, "The Gazelle ran laps around me again". Or "I was wearing a beanie and gloves and tried to take them off really quick because I saw the Gazelle coming in his shortie shorts and didn't want to look like a pansie." (That was just last week) He intimidates me and we've never spoken! I guess I just know running is his sport and I just do it because I've already paid the bucks for registration and I feel like he knows that's the only reason I'm here :)

Anyway, you know how people who run say they enjoy it? I honestly thought they were lying, but I think I am starting to get it...a little bit. It gets a little better all the time.

Good or bad, the date it set: June 12th in Bear Lake- Half Marathon here I come!