My Age Defying Project........12/12/12 from 9.12 to 9.13

Some people use anti-aging products to help them with the aging process........I use exercise.

I turned 45 last September and decided to set a memorable goal that I would be able talk about  when I am 105 and sitting in my rocking chair!  

So here's the deal, I ventured on the far side and set a goal to run 12 half marathons and 12 marathons in 12 months from 9.12 to 9.12.  I call it my "Age Defying Project". 

As of last Saturday, I am happy to report that I have completed 12 half marathons and 5 full marathons and will be running Whidbey Marathon on Sunday!  So 6 more marathons to go baby!

It's been a crazy, crazy,  fun, fun time, and since I want to do them all in Western Washington, I have been making lots of new local running friends.  

Set your goals high and don't stop until you get there.~ Bo Jackson

Running doesn't define me but it helps me to define who I am.  With running, I am able to face my demons and life's challenges head on.  And I believe in the power of movement, running, and exercise in any form.  

After spending the first 34 years of my life struggling with my weight..... yo yo dieting, starving myself , using diet pills and laxatives, being depressed and compulsively overeating and suffering from low self esteem,- I have found freedom on the other side.  Setting goals and running is really, really, really easy because self acceptance and responsibility for my health are at the top of my list everyday.

 Being mentally, physically and emotionally balanced is the ultimate payoff of working out.

Run happy, run wild and run free.

Peace, love and hair grease SuperTroops, 

RR