New Project

I have a new project-

In addition to teaching, tutoring, and training, I am looking forward to chronicling my runs and sharing some of my observations as I run. My sights are once again on the White Rock Marathon, as I have learned that it is impossible to stay motivated and train without a concrete goal. Running to "stay in shape" can get you 1-3 miles, but unless you have a goal, it is near impossible to be up at 4 a.m. while the rest of the world is asleep in order to do what it takes to run, and improve my times.

"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!" This is my start--it's a marathon, not a sprint!

What I like about Summer Break (2)

I have time to work out! Whether at the YMCA or running on the road, I am not pulled in so many directions by teaching and tutoring. Now it is hot in Texas, and it is only slightly cooler in the a.m., so running at 5:30 a.m. only provides a little less sun. And Dallas humidity is brutal. Nonetheless, I can catch up on my physical goals/workouts that were hard to squeeze in during the school year.