Shamrock Run!

Yesterday I signed up for the Shamrock run! It's a run here in Portland, and you can choose from a 5k, 8k, or 15k. I was invited by a couple friends to do the 5k run last year (that's only 3 miles), but promptly chickened out because I didn't think I could do it. So to punish myself, I signed up for the 8k (about 5 miles). By March, I should be able to run 5 miles with ease...unless something goes seriously wrong.

I have also been very encouraged; I have had a couple friends tell me that they also want to start running and keep healthy. I love hearing that other people are as crazy as me=). I know there are lots of other people out there that want to run, but don't have time, or don't think they can. That was part of my reasoning for posting the blog; so people can see how bad I suck, and give them a little more confidence in themselves. While I was running on Tuesday, I heard a blunt, yet very truthful lyric from one of my longtime favorite artisis: "Insecurities are about as useful as trying to put the pin back in the grenade." I love this line, because I am usually very insecure about my abilities. I realized, however, that to get better, you have to open yourself up to people and accept your failures as learning experiences and stepping stones to improvement. My insecurities will just help me to quit faster.

So, kudos to you friends that are striving for the same goals as me; no matter whether you've done it all before (CHELSEA!) or if you're just starting out and wheezing down the street with me. Your inspiration inspires me in return=).

First person to name the band that wrote that lyric is pretty much the coolest person on earth, and may even get a prize! "May" is the key word here.