This last year has been a doozy. I went through a lot emotionally, spiritually and physically. I am grateful for the things I learned but I am ready to start the next chapter in my life.
I know before on this blog I have talked about my struggles with weight... it seems to be a never-ending theme for my life. I do well for awhile, but then I fall back into my old habits so easily. And then I stagnate... and stagnate. Constantly wishing things would get better, giving half-hearted attempts to change, but being stuck in my content stagnate state. Being happy, but not really being fulfilled. And not progressing in many ways. Holding myself back from the life that I should have and so desperately want. But what am I willing to do?
So, I decided to set a HUGE goal for myself. One, that right now, seems very unattainable.
It all started when my good friend Cameron decided to run a half marathon last year. Because I wasn't around Cameron very much, I didn't really hear about it until after he had done it. I was very inspired by his dedication and the fact that he just DID it. When Cameron moved to Utah and we began spending a lot of time together, he told me about his decision to do the race and the training that was involved. I was seriously in awe, and I began to think maybe I could do something like that too. (Even though there was this voice in the back of my head saying, yeah right... fat girls don't do this kind of thing.) I sort of mentioned to Cameron that I was thinking about maybe doing a 10K or something and without hesitation he told me I could do it. That meant a lot to me. So, I started thinking maybe I could do it. I have run a few 5Ks, but they are pretty easy. And then I thought, why not set an even bigger goal for myself. One that would seem impossible to attain but also something that I know I could do.
And I feel it's important to share it with all of you to give myself a sense of accountability.
Something that would undoubtedly change my life.
So, here it is- in January 2013 for my 34th birthday I will run the Disney World marathon.
Whew, there it is! It is now on the internet so it has to be true!!
And a special thank you to all who believe that I can reach my goal. I've told a few people that I want to do this and I have been met with nothing but encouragement and positive affirmations. Thank you so much for believing in me.
Each journey begins one step at a time...
5 comments:
Good luck with your goal, Kjersti. I know you can do it! I hope you'll blog about it along the way. :)
Do it.
My unsolicited advice: you'll train for this marathon, no doubt, but don't think of it that way. Think of the training as not just a specific event, but the beginning of a lifelong relationship with running. Which means train, but don't burn out. Be disciplined, but don't force the process. That's not how love works.
And keep picking those feet up.
You are inspiring!! I wanna do it too!! I had a Sunday School teacher who just seemed old and very heavy and he randomly decided to run a marathon. He dropped tons of weight and just completely changed. It was inspiring. I must start! You're awesome!
I'm with Valerie -- DO IT! :) :) And you can do it! Heck, I think you're amazing for teaching teenagers (they scare the crud out of me!)! :) If you can teach teenagers, you can do anything!! :)
GO, KJERSTI, GO! You are awesome and you can do this! We echo everything Valerie said, too.
We think you're great, and you are going to OWN this marathon!
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