Running day one...Bad start.

Woke up to rain this morning, not uncommon, might need to hit the tredmill today...not sure though depends on if it stays overcast. I might be able to get in a run later in the day. stupid rain.

Day One....(pause for epic Gladiator music)

Day one, nothing today, need to get settled in. "Map my run" is going to be a big help for me, I think I have a route that I can run, that I will check out tomorrow morning (6 miles).

Last run on american soil (for the next two years anyway)

Took my last run on American soil today, a six mile jaunt from Roxannes Dad's home, nice road run, along orange groves and cow pasture, weather was good. Penang running adventure begins later this week, as we leave tomorrow at 5:00pm.

A new beginning

2 years ago i began running as a way to connect with individuals that I worked with in SA treatment. That turned into a full fledged therapeutic running program that got some state and local exposure. I continued to run independent of the program and saw my health improve, along with my desire to take better care of myself overall. I have competed in a bunch of races since then, sometimes even placing in my own division (one 1st place). My longest race distance is 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles). I love Running, for the peace, the high that it gives me and the health benefits.

I will now begin a whole new part of my runners journey, as we (wife, daughter and myself) move to Penang, Malaysia for the next two years. I hope you will join me on my adventure.