The real world

In the real world, people have to cook for themselves.
In the real world, people have to fight for every hour they can exercise.
In the real world, people have to juggle a job with a healthy lifestyle.
In the real world, people register for half marathons to make sure they do.

Wait.
WHAT?

Before I left the resort, I spent some time developing a plan. This change is permanent. I know that. But, I also know it will not be without its challenges and the hope is that a plan will help eliminate many of them.

As I drove I-15 today, I was thinking about the commitments I've made for the next 90 days (anyone can do anything for 90 days, right?). It will require a fairly significant overhaul of the way I do my life. But, I'm determined. And I'm committed.

One of the elements of the plan was to find something to train for...something that felt beyond the limits of what I could do.

And when I saw the billboard for the Utah Valley Marathon, I knew that was my answer. And I came home and hopped online. And registered.

Right now a half-marathon seems nearly impossible. But, two weeks ago most of what I have now done seemed nearly impossible too.

I've decided that in the real world, people work hard for things that seem nearly impossible all the time, right?

It feels good to be back in the real world.
Feels real good.

(We'll see how good I feel on June 11th! Who's with me?)