T-minus 9 weeks to finishing my first half marathon

 Today the training countdown begins to the St. Jude Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Nashville. I've decided to be good this time about my training and make a real effort to get prepared for this race; as opposed to the other races I just showed up for and massively failed.  I've sketched out my training plan and have a system I can actually stick with this time. 

The training started today by accident. I went to get a pedicure only to find that one of my fav places in Chicago, Strong Nail on Diversey had closed.  As my train home neared Belmont, I decided to go get a chiropractic adjustment to help ease the stress I tend to carry in my neck and shoulders. I asked if I could get a massage but they were all booked so the  girl at the desk mentioned a stretching session instead. After my adjustment and ice and muscle stim, I went to get stretched. 

Tony was amazing and made sure to explain everything he did and showed me stretches that I could do on my own.  I have to say that I feel better than I ever did after a massage. I think that the weekly to eventually monthly stretching sessions are going to make a difference. 

It is 50 degrees here today so I am heading home to walk the dogs and soak up some vitamin D.  Who knew that all I needed was a little stretching to feel like I could get back to being an athlete?  

Now that I have a goal, I promise to be better about logging my training here so that I don't annoy my Facebook friends anymore than I already do. 😎 63 days until Nashville and I know I will do this!