The Running Man...

I've decided to start a blog based upon a few things. First, there is my life... which, as everyone usually believes, "Hey, I've got an interesting life and people would want to read about it!" Ok, maybe not.

Secondly, I decided another way for me to use this thing was to track my ongoing running "journal" this year. Most people know, but I've decided to make 2007 "the year of running." Or more specifically, "the year I decided to blow out my knee!" While THAT hasn't happened yet, I have set out in this little journey to run like I did in 1999. Oh, to be 29 again... and slimmer! Back then I decided to run a few miles... and those few miles turned into a lot of miles... and after that, I figured, "Hey, why not run the White Rock Marathon?" So I did that and finished in 4 hours and 48 minutes.

This year I'm running for health. Sounds corny, but it's true. I had some interesting news last summer that caused a lot of concern - cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. Now that I'm eating "slightly" healthier, I am taking medicine and exercising. Oddly enough, running has been fairly easy for me. Last Sunday I completed 7 miles against a 25 mph headwind running in the Wichita Mountains (Oklahoma). I have several goals that I'd like to complete before the year is up:

1. Country Music 1/2 Marathon (Nashville, TN) April 28, 2007 (Registered!)
2. Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL) October 7, 2007 (Registered!)
3. Run the Rock (Dallas, TX) December 9, 2007

I've also found a few individuals to join me in this crazy crusade. Chandra, Jason, and myself will be running in Nashville together. Becky and I will be running in Chicago and Dallas. Chandra may run Chicago. Kevin will be the "Entertainment Director" in Chicago. Other friends that have picked up running are Brent, Chad, and others!

So as I continue on this little journey, I'll keep updating this and hope that it inspires others to add lunacy to their lives. It's actually not as hard as some think. But if you just want support me by reading my rants, you're more than welcome to!

- Regan