Well, I'm running again

I ran tonight, for the first time since January 30th. I tried really really hard to get back into it late last year, but no such luck – too busy. I’m busy now, but I’m beginning to fear for my health. For motivation, I signed up for the Las Vegas Marathon in December. I ran the Vegas half-marathon in January (in fact, it was the last time I ran), and it was pure hell – into the wind for 10 miles. I suffered because I hadn’t trained, but I sure felt motivated when I was done. This time, I can’t get away with not training – 26.2 miles is a bitch, and it’ll kill you if you’re not ready.

So tonight, I ran for 18 minutes. 200+ pounds of slopping around – 2 minutes running, 1 minute walking, and I barely got through it. Well, that’s the way you start! *sigh* Keep checking in, I’ll report back on the progress. I’d really like to get back under 180 by December, but we’ll just have to see if I can keep the training going.

PS: Sarah Silverman is freakin’ hot. She’d just be good-looking, but funny women get a bump of, like, four points on the hot meter. So sayeth Switzer.