under the influence...

of inspirational country music, you never know what you might do.

for instance...

today while running, this song came on my ipod...

and i decided to sign up for the denver marathon in october.

then i came home and actually registered.

yes. i'm running a marathon.

omg.

it's been a goal of mine for a long time now, and as i was listening to this song i couldn't help but think of all the strong women i've known.

those who have faced extreme loss and pain but have responded with strength.

i especially thought of one of my co-workers who lost her fight with cancer this past week.

and when i think of them, i can't help but be inspired.

inspired to push myself to do what i thought was always impossible.

so here goes nothing.

now or never, right?

yikes.