Yikes!!

Hello all!

So since I've been in Ireland, I have taken up running more often. It started off as more of a thing to do when I was bored, which is a lot since I am unemployed. It also started off as more of a very slow jog, as I haven't really been in the shape that I should be in since maybe high school and even then I wasn't in great shape.

But I've taken action now! I signed up for the Galway Bay 10k, which is a race that benefits Cancer Care West here in Western Ireland. Its on October 2nd and starts in Salthill down by the bay, and actually ends right outside my house! This is the first race I've ever participated in, and I'm very excited to have a goal in mind for when I'm training. It helps knowing that there is something I'm working towards and that I really can't stop until I complete my goal. And then after that there will be bigger and better goals!

John and I are also trying to be more healthy...apart from the occasional mars bar :P My running has definitely improved though! I can run longer and faster than I could when I first moved here. If I just stick to it, I know I'll be able to finish the race! None of the runners/walkers/joggers are allowed to wear headphones and listen to music, so I am nervous about that bit. Music is one of the only things that helps me run, since it distracts me from the pain :P I'm going stop listening to my ipod the week before the race, so hopefully that will help!

One of my healthy meals :) Spicy glazed salmon, cous cous and sugar snap peas!

If anyone is interested in sponsoring me for the race, please email me at eahstark5@gmail.com! It's a flat rate donation and all of the money goes towards Cancer Care West!