a different kind of inspiration......

because of rain here yesterday I didn't get the photos that I wanted for you guys {boo!} so........I was going to wait to post about this, but since it has to do with Greenville I thought I'd go ahead and spill the beans!

I started running when my little girl was about 6 months old {she is now 10} and I struggled at first, but then found my body's pace and really , really fell in love. I did a few small races and was hooked! Within my first year I had run a half marathon! I went on to run several halfers and then about 5 years ago I took the plunge and ran two 26ers! I aint gonna lie, it is hard....but nothing in the world like it! There really is a "runners high"...and I was in really great shape ......THEN.....

I got sidetracked! I got "too busy"......started my own company {knack}, kids, hubby, life ....and just kept making excuses for not having enough time or energy to run! During the past few years of excuse making and inconsistent running I have packed on a "few" extra LB's! I miss the health and shape I was in and am determined to get back.....SO.... I'm doing a little different "before and after" ...and yes there will be pictures at the end...{scary!}......

I signed up to run the Greenville Spinx half marathon on October 31 of this year! EEEK....I'm already nervous, but very excited and READY! You know what would be so cool? If any of you are runners, and like to travel to new , fun places to race...... COME JOIN ME! I think it would be AWESOMEl to have a bunch of bloggers who have never met, hook up at a race and run our little hearts out! Seriously..... xo