Finding Inspiration to keep going...

So it looks like everyone is starting with the New Years resolutions.  Of course, I only saw two people when we walked in the gym this morning.  Yes, I finally made it back to the gym.  I jogged two days ago in our condo gym, but it wasn't the same.  It was too quiet and I didn't have a fan.  Also, I accidentally set the incline to my racing speed and it tried to update every minute.  So, every minute I would have to watch for that incline and put it back to 1.  It does appear that an incline allows you to burn more calories, however, because I burned more than 400 then and today it was only about 350.  

So I've mentioned that I'd like to do a marathon (eventually) but start out with a 10K, then a half marathon.  I'm working on changing my eating habits, but I know that's going to take a lot longer than I'd like to admit.  Sometimes I feel I need inspiration from the right people and then I read stories in the news that do just that.  

First, there's the guy with choroideremia who is running blindfolded because of this condition.  After you read about this, how can you say you don't have what it takes to run?  Finding time is up to the individual.  Read for yourself. http://www.aol.com/video/youve-got-ej-scott/517237998/ EJ Scott wants to run 12 marathons in 12 US cities in 2012.  I just want to do one, so all power goes to him as he'll need it more than I will. 

Then there's the pregnant woman, Amber Miller, who gave birth 7 hours after finishing her marathon.  Read for yourself.  http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/11/a-marathon-runner-delivers-a-baby/   I can't say whether this was the smartest or best idea, but it's still inspirational.  Many women have the type of pregnancy that doesn't allow them to do "normal" things, but if it does, go for it!  I didn't have any problems with my two pregnancies (other than extreme fatigue in my first trimesters) but I can't imagine that I would have tried this.  It sure makes for a heck of a "how you were born" type of story!  

No matter what, you have to do what it takes for yourself.  Whether I get to accomplishing my half marathon this year or not, it will be on me and I can live with that.  As long as you can live with your own choices, it doesn't matter what other people say, and you are (hopefully) doing what it takes for yourself.