Am I CRAZY????

Ok, so this post will just be me rambling... because I have to think out loud to make sure I have not indeed lost my mind...
I've decided to train for a half marathon... yep me, a half marathon... Let me back up a minute here... I am starting with a 5k which is 3.2 miles. Now that is more imaginable, right? I hope to work up to a 10k which is like 6 miles in November then the biggie in Feb. 13.2 miles!!!
Where did this come from, you ask? Well, this past year has brought many ups and downs, challenges and transistions in my life and of those around me. I managed to complete the National Board Certification process which was so hard. (I do not find out my score until November.) I am totally anticipating having to redo some part of it. Katie began Kindergarten at my school which is GREAT, but a big adjustment to my routine. No longer do I have an hour or so to myself to regroup, chat with Adults, run errands etc. Katie is basically attached to my hip. (as I type she is literally sitting RIGHT next to me reading a book, which is adorable indeed) but attached to my hip none-the-less. I realized I needed to find time for just myself. So I decided while finding that time why not get in shape and set a goal. SOOOOO... last week I began this journey. I found a friend at church who completed the half marathon last year and began talking to her. She hooked me up with a website and fabulous trainer here in Birmingham. His name is Danny and has a great plan to go from "couch to 10k"!! So Monday morning, I rolled out of bed around 6 and hit the pavement. I ran 5 days this week! Now let me explain, it was only a mile walk-run thing so it only took me 15 minutes each day. But wow, what difference it has made. I am actually looking forward to that time each day. I even ran this morning. This coming week I am going to up it some and run- walk half mile intervals. I am looking forward to the challenge actually. A friend of mine, actually it is funny, she is the wife of my best guy friend from high school. (this is a shout out to you Trish!!) We hooked up through Facebook and I feel like I have known her all my life. She ran one recently and has really been a source of encouragement and advice... Anyway, she told me that running would provide me time to think, pray and almost solve all my problems... And ya know? It has!!! I have really had some intense discussions with God and myself for that matter. It has been refreshing...
All this to say, Am I Crazy?? Will I actually be able to do this? I do not know but I am going to try... So if you do think I am crazy... I am out to prove ya wrong!!
The fun thing is that my kids have seen me doing this and are wanting to exercise etc. THey have a kids 1 mile run along with half marathon and I am going to help Katie "train" for that. She is really excited! How cool is that?
I will keep you all posted...