You might not want to read this . . .

If you’re hoping to read something really clever, or witty, or inspiring - you should probably try another blog. I have nothing interesting or profound to say, but I AM so excited!

I will run my first *official* race Saturday morning and I’m countin’ down the hours. In some small way, all of this training will be validated when I hit the pavement for the first time as a competitive athlete (the fact that those two words apply to me is completely insane!). Just to clarify a bit - I am competing with me, myself, and I. My goal is to finish the 5k (that’s 3.1 miles) in less than 37 minutes. If I am able to do that, it will be a personal best. More important than time and distance is the fact that I am running - and 10 weeks ago I wasn’t. So bring on Saturday and 3.1 miles ‘cause I’m ready to run!

And who knows, I might even have something witty or profound to say when I cross the finish line.

Ruth Dammann