Half Marathon....

So.  I have made some decisions about this half marathon I want to do.  First off, my training will have to be about reaching the goal of completing the half marathon, not about weight loss.

 I don't want to focus on weight loss because I dont want it to discourage me when I may or may not lose weight, or when I might hit a plateu. I want to be encouraged by how far I am able to walk, or how I don't have asthma issues as my training progresses, or whatever else might encourage me that isn't weight loss related. 

Now that I have decided not to make this goal about weight loss I am really excited about it.  My ankle sprain/pulled ligament is on it's way to being better, I will be out of the walking boot in a week, and I can start training.

 I have researched the Portland Rock & Roll 1/2 marathon website and the list of goodies and perks is super awesome.  I think this is the perfect choice for my first half marathon.

I hopefully will be starting a new job very soon and I will have to funds to cover the $80 entry fee (that is if I register before 12/31/12).