Update

I have made a purchase, which feels good--and I'm running a lot, which feels even better. Each time, I feel myself becoming more and more used to the semi-cold (32dF) temperatures, which is, of course, nothing compared to Minnesota, but it's the best I can do. Very soon I will be taking on a half marathon each day for 4-6 days each week, hoping to get 2-3 marathons down each week. It's a gradual increase in endurance, and I know that if I train right, and start to test my equipment long before February in Arkansas's freezing nights, then I know that my mental stamina will not fail me, and neither will any other aspect of my training. Here's what I bought:

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Arctic Hat: $4
Knit Gloves: $8
Diabetic Socks: $2.50
Face Mask: $3
Thermal Top and Bottom: $14
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My wish list (1 item):

Hiking boots
Shoe Size: 9 1/2

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10269792

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Things to do (soon)

Borrow (with every intention of returning, but having the money in reserve just in case)

-Camping Stove/Utensils
-Sled

Find (soon)

-A material of clothing that will allow the sweat to run off instead of sticking and freezing
-A well-paying job (and hopefully one that challenges me psychologically and physically such as the cold departments of Tyson)

I am not afraid anymore. And I am intelligent for not being afraid. It's not a question of whether or not I can accomplish my goal, it's when am I going to realize that it's 100% in my hands.

God bless
Ben