Back by popular demand!

That's right! Katy's back and better than ever! Ok, I suppose only time and posts will tell about that, but I am indeed back by popular demand. Mostly my mom's requests. But maybe a few others will read as well. In any case, this is my new blog. 

This blog is different from my previous library/career/travel-related blogs. This blog is a bit more personal. This blog is aimed at chronicling and keeping me motivated on my fitness regimen for the summer...and beyond!!! Well, honestly, I've been working out regularly for a few years now - it's really a habit now - so motivation isn't too terribly necessary. What makes this different is that this summer there are a couple of fitness challenges that I will be taking on and I'd like to invite others to join me and/or follow me. And, like I said, my mom's been requesting blog posts again.

So, the challenges! The first, the Runner's World Summer Run Streak 2013 begins tomorrow, May 27th (Memorial Day) and entails running at least a mile every day until the 4th of July. I'll be honest, despite my current level of activity, I still suck at running so this will actually be a decent challenge. I've already plotted out a good half-mile route (out and back makes 1 mile, obviously) from my apartment and between the gym at my complex and Planet Fitness, I have ample access to treadmills so the weather will be no excuse. I also just bought new running shoes so that should keep me going as well.

The next challenge begins in a couple of weeks (June 10th to be exact) and it is Yoga Journal's 21-day Yoga Challenge. I already signed up for the intermediate challenge. This one requires sign-up and you get yoga videos delivered straight to your inbox daily, for 3 weeks. I've actually done yoga almost daily before, and I love it, so this one should be pretty awesome.

So there you have it. I'd love for people to join me on this summer journey or just follow me and send motivating thoughts/comments/donations for awesome workout gear...just kidding...sort of. In turn, I will be posting updates, photos, and all kinds of fun stuff (by the way, if anyone has suggestions for fun stuff I might post, please let me know!). The photos should be particularly neat once the yoga challenge begins - because, let's face it, photos of running aren't terribly exciting. But awesome yoga poses are!

Right, anyway, I'm also seeking suggestions for clever blog names as I am currently lacking creativity in that department (keep an eye out for improvements to the blog itself as well). And with that, let the fun begin!