Belmont Boulevard

Belmont Boulevard,
you are not my friend.
Your cracked, concrete sidewalks
are rough
and hard
and cruel.
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Today I start this:

Tomorrow, I’m Running for Blood:Water Mission

I’m running in the Country Music 1/2 marathon tomorrow. I’m not a runner. Wish me luck. I’ll need it.
Click this link: www.runforbloodwater.com. Check it out. Donate. Pray about it if you need to. It’s for a good cause.
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Today I start this:

The Couch-to-5K Running Plan
Our beginner’s running schedule has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I hope it works. I’ll keep you posted.