Another First

Today I decided to challenge myself in a new way, I ran. What's the big deal. Previously, as soon as I would start to run I would anticipate the pain and sure enough there it was. Not today, not this time. The first few strides were awkward, then they got a little better, then I started to relax and actually run. No pain. I was staying focused on the trail ahead and not on my back. The swimming has increased my stamina considerably and I was not short of breath. The conditioning from the swimming is paying off. I want to build up new muscles now running. I will not break any records doing it, except my own. That is just fine for me. Now I'm seriously considering doing the Alcatraz Cross Channel Swim & Run. Swimming from Alcatraz over to San Francisco and then over to the Golden Gate Bridge. Am I nuts? Nope, just motivated to live my life as I always wanted to.

Challenge yourself, do something unexpected.

Update to this post: I just went online and registered for the Alcatraz Challenge 28th Annual Aquathlon : August 23rd, 2008 see you there!!!!!!!!!