Half marathon!!

En route to accomplishing one of my life goals (qualifying for the Boston Marathon) lies a smaller, but no less significant, hurdle: my first half marathon.  My dear friend Bethany and I will be competing in the Oleksak Lumber Half Marathon this coming April, and while I've always "been" a "runner," it's great to have something tangible and so very very soon to actively train toward.  So here's to early mornings at the gym, eight mile Sunday runs and lots and lots of chicken-based dinners!  Will try to keep this endeavor somewhat updated, as it might lend itself to more reflection on the far end.

Here's the route:

This isn't a topographical map, but you can tell by the shorter distances between miles 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 9 and 10 that there are some significant inclines.  But, as anyone who knows my running preferences can affirm--I do love me some hills.  SO PUMPED.