Introduction

I've been wanting to start a journal of my workout and race adventures, but having a teaching career and being a mom and wife takes precedence. I have read many other athlete's blogs, and I have learned and felt validated by what others have said about their experiences.

I am about to turn 50 (and I am actually very excited about it), and I have been racing now for about nine years. I love my hobby, and I am still looking for ways to improve. It all began in 2001 when my girl friend asked me to run the Race for Literacy.

I will continue with the rest of the story when I get home from school...