Steps toward Number 6

So...I took a step today toward number 6 on my list--finish a marathon...I bought a book :)  I have a few other running books on my "to read" list as well, but this was the first marathon specific book.  It is called The Non Runner's Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais.  It has been good so far.  I am thinking about which race to sign up for and nervous just thinking about it!  

I don't know why I choose such big goals. I mean, maybe I should start with running a 5k, instead of 26.2 miles!  I tend to do this--go all in with stuff.  I am not a runner--I have never been.  When I did my triathlons a couple of years ago I walked most of the 5k.  My goal was just to complete the triathlon and I did (twice).  I was really slow (I just looked at my times and they are embarrassingly slow), but I finishing and that was my goal.  But most of the "run" portion (5k) was walked.  

So, I am a bit apprehensive about the whole thing but I want to do it (for some reason I can't explain). I am thinking about the Seattle Rock-n-Roll Marathon at the end of June. I think that should be enough time to train.  Hmmmm....guess what I will be thinking about this weekend!!