It suddenly hit me, the big three zero, it's just around the corner. But wait, I haven't done anything with my life, I haven't achieved anything! And that was it, the task was born, I would run a marathon before I turned 30 even if it killed me. Now being a novice runner and a previous runner-phobe I knew this was no small undertaking. I created my blog as an area to log my training, discuss...
Though I have run the rat race of life for as long as I can remember, my foray into real running only began in 2003 when I took part in a half marathon just for fun. Hobbling across the finishing line, cramps and all, I thought I would never attempt such a distance again. Little did I know that the subsequent years would see me running in places all over the world, in climates ranging from...
I am just an average girl trying to become a better runner. I work full time with a long commute, so I find it challenging to fit running into the little free time I have. I recently completed my first marathon and have many 1/2 marathons and shorter races that I have gained experience from.
Running Lizard is my attempt to keep track of my training and keep a record of the random things I do in between runs! I am obsessed with taking pictures ("photo journaling" as my friends and I like to call it), so the blog is a perfect place to house all my pics! Happy Running!
My name is Chrissy, and I'm a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, with a passion for running, fitness, traveling, and food. My blog documents my journey to my first marathon - NYC Marathon on November 4, 2012!
