Epic challenge up ahead......

I have wanted to do the Mammoth March for awhile now......it is a 20 mile hike.....in one day.....they have many locations.....and the one that may work is near Pittsburgh at the Allegheny State Park on October 10th......and you can do the 30 mile one too.....but I think 20 is good to start with;-) and then 30 miles can be up ahead:).....and I only know that 20 is a huge challenge because the longest I have hiked has been 8.5 miles.....and 8.5 miles in the woods is a lot.....feels like a lot.....requires a lot, all of it......so 20 is a formidable opponent.....and I have a friend who is game! My life coach, who has also become a friend, is game too:) So it is in our sights......we have such a kindred vibe, and can talk and vibe endlessly.....so spending the day conquering goals, while chatting away, feels perfect.......and I need to commit to it soon.....I love the idea of training for it too.....and the preparation will be an equal challenge.....upping my fitness goals, which has been calling to me for awhile.....and this will take it to another level.....because I will need to be incorporating MANY mile walks into my flow, and figure out how to best do that....having the summer to do just that:) My kids joining me for some of it too for sure! I would be lying if I said that there is not some apprehension and discomfort in deciding to go for this lol.....but more than those things there is wild excitement about accomplishing something so tough, both physically and mentally.....and the park looks beautiful and it will be fall! Like what??? And having that goal up ahead will help the way appear......and will turn up my discipline a notch too....bringing another level of fitness to my doorstep......and health:) So I will be committing to it soon and grabbing my ticket as I scheme with me friend.....and be on the hunt for the best shoes, and begin training in them.....and I know it will be an experience....one I will not ever forget.....and it makes me a little giddy.....because the old me never would have considered it.....living a much more sedentary life.......forgetting how much she loved hiking, and movement, and all of it.....lulled into complacency under the stress of life.....and so now that I am fully awake I can embrace it ALL......and set any goals I please:) And it just hit me that taking on this challenge is honoring my health! The health that lives within me that makes this challenge possible......it is a gift that I do not take for granted:) So this is an act of respect to myself....:) Challenge accepted:)

And tattoo update.....the timing is finding its way.....I am being discerning about who will do it and trusting it all falling into place at the perfect time, so that is to be continued lol:)

Happy Sunday! I hope you enjoy the day, even in the rain:)