Today: Put me in, coach.

I’m ready to play.  Today.  Look at me, I can be… Wait, what? This isn’t the dodge ball team meeting?  I like purple, though.  So I’ll stick around.

It’s official, people (and the robots that leave spam in my comments section).  I am running a marathon. On purpose. And for a purpose– raising critical funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Nick signed us up for an info session last night.  I walked in a lazy bum, and left a marathoner-in-training.   Sort of.

You come here for the laughs (at me), presumably, and not to be shook down for spare change.  I fully respect that, and hope you won’t mind if I share my marathon training adventures (there’s sure to be a few misadventures, as well) and plug my fundraising efforts now and then.

Running a marathon has long been a dream of mine.  Most days, I wake up from that dream and eat a cheese doodle instead.  Today, however, is a different day.  I am excited to take on this challenge and all that comes with it.  I truly appreciate everyone who’s coming along for the ride.  And that’s no joke.

Also On Tap for Today:

• Cleaning like mad (we have visitors coming this week)
• Potential for shark attacks and a very real SHAQ ATTACK!
• Putting a dent in my summer reading

What future challenge or goal are you most excited for?