Amazing Kevin

I have hesitated to tell anyone about this mission--even those who know me well and have watched me struggle to meet my fitness goals in the past. You'd think they'd be the easy ones to tell because they've seen me fail before, so what's the big deal if it happens again? It is said that you have a better chance of meeting your goals if you "tell the world" so that those within your world can support you and also hold you accountable. Heck, there's even a website dedicated to this idea. Needless to say, I'm still wrestling with this.

It is safe to say that my brother Kevin knows me better than just about anyone. He came over last night to hang out with Rick and I. He happened to notice the two running books laying on the coffee table, one of which was Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer. I love him because he noticed they were laying there. I love him because he asked me about it.

Kevin (gesturing to the books): Is someone running a marathon?

Me: I've been thinking about it as I've had this book so long and have always wanted to do it?

Kevin: You don't really want to run a marathon, do you? You just feel like you should, right?

Me: No, actually I really DO want to run a marathon.

Kevin: Well, okay then, we start your running tomorrow! The first run is the hardest. I will do it with you.

That's why my brother is amazing!