DAY 22 - the world is aligning to give me what I need to achieve what I want!

So where do I even begin today?  I feel this same way every time I sit down to write on my blog.  There is so much I can say and yet so little time to say it.  I have to say that today is a day that has and will change my life!  As you know I have been trying to get back into an exercise routine so that I can back on my track to healthiness.  Well yesterday I watched an old mentoring session from my mentor group where Pamela said any opportunity that arises that is in line with your intentions or goals make sure you say yest to it no matter what.  I tell you this for two reasons, the first is because I truly believe this is awesome advice.  The second reason is...

Today I was asked by one of my best friends to run a MARATHON in WALT DISNEY WORLD in JANUARY!!! Yes, as in seven months away.  For those you reading this that don't know me let me just let you in on my world...

1. I can't even run a mile yet!  I just started doing a 30/30/30 run/walk program where I run for 30 seconds and walk for 30 seconds for 30 minutes and I literally have done it maybe 5 times since the beginning of the month. WHAT IF I can't run a marathon by the time of the race seven months away?

2. I left my job in November and my husband has been working three days a week since February until last week when they got bumped back up to five days so we have very little play money.  Luckily we do have some money in savings, but other than that we don't have much extra money for luxuries.  WHAT IF I can't afford the race fee, plane ticket, hotel and food for four days?

3. Our family LOVES Disney.  Growing up we went to Disney every few years and I have attempted as best I could to continue this with my own children.  We haven't been there since 2009 and next year is my oldest daughters last year at home with us so we were planning to go next year (assuming we could save enough money).  This truly is my favorite place to visit as it is the HAPPIEST place to be!

But guess what?  Those first two are "What if's...?"  I have played them out in my head and I have realized that I can and will survive no matter what happens and I am forgetting about it.  I am not delaying action for the perfect situation.  I am not waiting until I can run a marathon before I sign up for one.  I am becoming who I have to be in order to live the life I want.  And I am turning my "what if...?" into a "what if...!" with a raised eyebrow.  What if it works out!  What if I succeed!  What if its perfect!

So, today I registered for my very first marathon only seven months away even though I can't even run a mile yet.  I feel like I am about to get on the scariest and most exhilarating roller coaster!  This is going to be the best ride ever!  I can't tell if I want to cry or throw up and whether it's because of fear or excitement!

Another very cool thing...I was also if I would want to share my journey with Insoul Digital Magazine in every issue until I do my race. HECK YES!!!  A HUGE thank you to Amanda Dale! (Amanda - If you read this, please comment below and include the site for your digital magazine!)


I have already put a few things in place (can you tell I am super excited to make this happen?)  I plan to do Hal Higdon's Marathon Training for Novice Supreme (modified a little because there is no way I am going to be able to run 3 miles tomorrow!)  I have two businesses up and going to help me afford it all.  I even have the clothes I am (and hopefully all three of us are) going to wear!  Pamela always says dream in full color so...Yes, I am dreaming BIG and in FULL COLOR!  Here is our top... 

and here are our bottoms! Now we just need to find the perfect red polka dot bow headband that won't cause wind resistance ;o)

Food though, that is the one thing I haven't figured out yet  A few years ago I stopped being able to eat most meat, now I am a selectatarian (?) - I only meat if and when I can stomach it, which isn't very often.  I never learned the best way to eat to ensure I am getting all of the proper nutrition, but I definitely need to get it under control now because my body is going to need all the energy it can get!  If you have any advice or tips, PLEASE leave them below in a comment!  I will take any and all information possible on this subject!

I can't wait to see your encouraging words!  

Take care and remember...

Change doesn't come from the sky.  It comes from human action.

~The Dalai Lama

*hugs,

Mel

P.S. Don't be afraid to leave me comments below!  I would love your support in this challenging journey.  Just make sure to keep it positive please.  Thanks!