Happy New Year

     Hello out there.  2012 has arrived.  With each passing year, the time to reflect on last year comes to mind, and then it's time to plan/scheme for the new year.  First on the block:  the annual Rock and Roll Arizona half-marathon and marathon.  This year I switched back to the half.  My goal is to set a new personal record.  My previous record is about 1 hour and 43 minutes, so I'd like to come in under 1 hour and 40 minutes.  This year there is a pretty good sized group of us running:  myself, my brother, my wife, my father in law, a student, and a few friends.  Each one of us has a different personal goal, but we all share one thing in common:  On January 15th we'll be running a half marathon!  For some of the group it will be their first, and others of us are enduring again.  Either way, it's a very rewarding experience once you cross that finish line.  We'll all be rocking our new "team ACI" running jersey's to represent the marriage of food and fitness!  It's a wonderful event every year, and if you've ever considered trying a half-marathon, I absolutely recommend this one.   Updates soon.