I’ve been kind of lazy lately.

A lot lazy.

For longer than lately actually.

I used to go to the gym a few times a week—sometimes more—and trained pretty hard. It made me feel good, helped me manage stress and I slept well. Somehow over the last couple of years I’ve really gotten out of the habit of training. Part of it was because of the weird hours I have at work sometimes. Part of it was because I got bored with the gym.

For the past couple of months I’ve made a half-assed attempt at running. I hate actually kind of hate running but I love the results I get even after the shortest runs. But it’s hard to stay motivated. So I’ve decided I need a goal. Something to train for so I can stay motivated.

Last night my stepson’s wife told us she’s going a mud run next weekend. Not only do you run a 5k, you’re doing it in mud. Plus, your wading, jumping, climbing and scooting through tunnels.

It kind of sounded like fun.

So this morning I found a mud run in Pasadena and signed up.

I am now committed to doing this at the end of August a couple of days before my 41st birthday.

Just because I can.

You know this looks like fun!