I figure if I blog about a goal then I have to do it.  That’s why I haven’t told you about my New Year’s resolution to do 50 push-ups in one sitting.   We’ll save that one for another time.  Today is Tracy Perlman’s day.

Tracy is my 10 p.m. rockstar producer.  She’s also a big Twins fan, former cheerleader and all-around cheery person. 

I’m blogging about Tracy because I want her to accomplish her goals.  After watching our friend Angela crush the TC marathon with a smile on her face, Tracy decided to run her own half-marathon next year.  I consider that a pretty big deal considering she’s admittedly never run before.  (Don’t let this scare you, girl, you’re going to be just fine.)

She’s going to do the new Twin Cities July 4th Marathon and I’m going to be her coach.  I cannot even begin to tell you how pumped I am about this development!!  We’re going to start out easy with a walk/run three times a week.  She has an 8-week schedule that now hangs over my desk.  I have my pink highlighter ready to go to cross off the days.  I will be strict, but gentle.  I will be firm, but caring.  You won’t get the pink x unless you do the run.  This is tough love, my friend.

You can follow Tracy’s progress on her blog, but I’ll be sure to update you too. Her blog is funny. You’ll like it.

Now I just have to get on my buddy, Reg Chapman, to join in on the half-marathon fun.