Looks like your bride is in need of a tune-up.

I've mentioned in previous posts that I am a runner. I haven't always been a runner, in fact less than two years ago I was a couch potato. But, several things made me change, including: a) weight gain b) lack of energy and c) The Biggest Loser (yes, the tv show...I said I was a couch potato....).

The running is great and all, but I'm a goal oriented person. It didn't take long for me to realize I couldn't just run everyday and be happy. I wanted a goal. I wanted to run a race.

I've decided to run my first half marathon on October 17 (13 days before the wedding). But recently I realized my first real race shouldn't be 21.097 km! So, I'm going to run a tune-up race (it's meant as prep for the Toronto Marathon) on July 11.

Image via Canada Running Series

The race is only 5 km, and I run much further than that on a daily basis, but I'm still nervous. I guess it's just the pressure to succeed.

I really like the idea of this race, because it'll motivate me to keep up with my workouts AND it helps support the Canadian Cancer Society. Plus, the race will allow me to think of things beside wedding details for a few days.

Is it weird that running calms me down? Am I crazy for running a half-marathon less than two weeks before my wedding?