It's the week of my half marathon. I don't feel the build up to this one like the one in June. I'm not sure what the difference is. I am excited to run it.

This mornings run was nice. It is cooler and a little darker in the mornings. Summer is slipping away. I only had a 3 mile run today, I'm tapering down for this weekend. Then it's back to regular training so I'm ready for Red Rock.

What made you make the decision to be active and lose weight? Ultimately there is a light bulb moment. There has to be. The moment when you decide to get up at the crack of dawn and workout. The moment that you decided you are more important than the brownie sitting on the table. How does that moment happen? I remember mine. I know that this time is different and I have made the decision to make it happen. How can I help someone who is struggling? Ultimately - it's up to them. They have to do for themselves.