I want "this"!

I've made a decision.

A decision to change my life-to grow or rather shrink.

I've bought the shoes

I'm counting my miles.

I run through the sweat blended with tears

I am conquering my fears.

I can do this.

I want "this"

I track my progress

and though I may regress

I push through the pulls

and cry through the aches

I run to my limit

and I will not quit,

because,

I want this!

I'm giving it my all

even when I fall.

My mind has changed,

(though my body hasn't.)

I'm getting stronger by the step

(though it burns)

And by the drip of sweat.

I go fast,

I go slow,

but whatever I do,

I know...

I want this!

Whatever your "this" is-do it. Whatever you have to do to get there-do it. There is nothing that can make you more happy and more self-fulfilled than do your "this".

I am working toward running a marathon. It will take me awhile, but I know that I can do this. Now, the question is-what marathon. I don't just want to run any marathon, I want to run to make a difference because running has made a difference in my life. I may have to begin with a marathon just to finish a marathon. I planned on signing up for one in late february, but I want to be able to run a solid 1 1/2 miles before I sign up for a 10K. That way I know that I will finish!

I want to finish. I can finish.