Spring is Coming!

Today was the first time I have exercised outside since last November. It felt so wonderful. I could almost feel spring knocking on the door to get in. It was windy, but from the south so it wasn't cold. Any day the grass is going to turn green, the robins will be returning, the crocuses and tulips will be blooming. All of the cold, dreary boredom of winter will be gone.

Spring always brings about my desire to get in shape. This year is no exception. I still have an Achilles tendon problem, but I think I will be able to work through it and run. I also set goals in the spring, not that I achieve all of them every year, but I strive to. This year my goal is to run the Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2010. My secondary goal is to run the Chicago Marathon in October 2009. All of this is dependent upon my Achilles, but I'm going for it. Did you hear that Mr. Troy - I'M GOING FOR IT. I know your calendar is marked for October, but pencil in that Orlando date too!!!

I have to find my motivation to get back to the gym to lift weights. Last summer when I was lifting it made a huge difference in my physical well being. If I can't get myself motivated, I'll have to call on oldest son Jeremy to come out to Sycamore and get me started. I have to admit he is my role model. This guy has more self discipline and energy than anyone I know. Must be the way he was raised!

Here's my game plan for this year. Run Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; lift weights Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; bicycle Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. I love to bicycle so I'm hoping for an early birthday present from the hubby that he will get my bike tuned up with new deraillers, sprockets, seat and brake adjustment (are you reading this Mark?).

The only downside to all of this is that Mark won't be able to come with me for at least a month, probably a month and a half until his ACL tears heal. It was amazing how much I missed him this morning. Awww, Markie you are so loved!So there you have it. I'm excited that spring is almost here and I'm looking forward to getting in shape. Feel free to check in on how I'm doing and hold me accountable.