Today was the first day of my 16-week long training for the Los Angeles Rock and Roll half marathon. I ran around a nearby high school twice, for a total of 30 minutes.  It’s so weird that high school still makes me feel a bit awkward after so many years. 

There was a lady running there who looked just like me from behind… short, stocky, with flabby arms. I had to pass her and when I did, I felt like I left the former self in the dust and ran toward the newer, healthier me. It felt really nice.