First a runner and now a blogger?

Yup I am blogging. I thought this would be a good way for me to document my journey into the "running world" as I am training for my first half marathon in less than 9 weeks. Blogging may be just be a keepsake, a joke, a simple log of events in training or something inspirational to others. I hardly read let alone write. I am also not known for my spelling and grammar skills, yet I have a voice and feel inspired to share my experience.
The title running chatter speaks to the long conversations I have with myself while running.  Chatter that motivates me, stresses me, encourages me, and even walks me through fears. I guess that is why I have such clairity in my long runs, as I feel I experienced lots of chatter between myself and at some point it all comes to an end. Sure there is the physical relief but for me it really has been a time of getting to know myself in a way I never knew. I have always enjoyed my "alone time" and being outside on a long run pushing myself and being comfortable in my own skin is a feeling that simply keeps me running.
  I can say that running has provided for me an outlet of competiveness within myself that has changed my self image forever. Believing in yourself and doing something you thought you could never do will always change you forever. It’s hard not to share your excitement with others when you experience such a physical and mental break- through. I should know as my husband trained for his first 2 triathlons in the last 7 months. I heard his chatter oh his excitement often.Watching my husband complete his goal while pushing himself physically and mentally has been very moving for me. I started his official training with him February 2nd and we ran for 5 months together. Our lives are forever changed as we have high hopes of racing for a while. On the other hand I never wanted to blog, and don't understand why people do. Then again a few years ago I didn’t understand why anyone would run more than 3 miles. I guess I am a true first time runner and a first time blogger.