gotta have a little crazy...

You have to have a little crazy in you to want to run long distances. I’ve just registered for my first ½ marathon and have started my training. I’m a research freak, so I’ve bought 5 books on running, marathoning, women’s running, etc. I’ve gone to the running specialty store and bought the appropriate shoes – however I’m still suffering from shin splints. Somehow I think if I read enough I’ll get better at this running stuff. Since it’s not something I come by naturally I feel I have some catching up to do. What kind of nut am I to be jazzed by having Lance Armstrong tell me at the end of my run that I’ve set a new personal best!