The Catalyst

THE medal from the Louisville mini. Isn't she a beauty?!

All my life I've always been a habitual quitter. I've started and stopped so many different things that it would be impossible to name them all. It's not easy for me to admit I'm a quitter, but I feel like in order for me to accomplish the goals I want to accomplish I must start with the truth.

I could have (should have) had this medal that you see to your left. But instead, I quit like I always do.

NOT ANYMORE!!!

On Saturday morning, 11/12/11, my friend, Rebecca, ran the Louisville Half Marathon. One in which I was supposed to run with her. Rebecca is a great friend of the family and she's ran a lot of minis, 5K's and 10K's and she's the one who has been in my ear for over a year now to start running. She makes not only a great friend but also a great motivator and resource for me to go to when it comes to all things running.

She posted the picture you see above on facebook once she completed the mini. As soon as I seen that picture my eyes almost came out of my head!! I could have kicked myself because I too could have gotten that medal. It was the first time I ever realized how much I've missed out on because I've been a quitter. My heart sank!

Not only is the medal just awesome with its skyline of the city of Louisville design, but it is also dipped in Makers Mark wax!

I was crushed when I seen the pictures of it. Crushed beyond ever having been crushed before. And that is why I've decided to let that disappointment be my Catalyst. It's why I've started this blog. And it's why I'm inviting you to take this journey with me and help hold me accountable to break my habit of quitting.

This time I'm serious. This time it's for real.

The name of this blog is a reference to a verse in 2 Samuel I found one day when reading my Bible. I thought it was neat and knew it would serve a great purpose somewhere one day. I didn't know then that I would end up starting a blog just about running nor did I think it would end up being my blogs title. I'm glad I ran across it and I think it makes a great title don't you?

So with that being said, lets start this amazing journey together. I promise to be real and I promise to be truthful. And all I ask in return is that you would do the same. Let's come together and motivate each other to reach new heights and accomplish new goals! I'm excited and looking forward to meeting all of you and hearing your stories!