Why P90X?

I'm not sure why I decided to do P90X; I think part of the reasons why I'm doing it is a "mid-thirties" crisis (does this even exist?), a need to prove to myself that I can still do things like I did in my twenties (except for driving intoxicated), and also to try something new. I get bored all the time and I need challenges to keep on going; otherwise why bother? let's just eat junk, get fat and take pills. Not for me if I can avoid it.
It started earlier this year, January lst 2010 to be exact; I decided to run a marathon this year...with no prior running experience; I followed a 16-week program, ran and ran, up to 12 miles back to my house on a long sunday run, and painfully made it through week 8 of the 16-week program; it all went to shit after that; I ended up with a stress fracture on the left tibia, could barely walk or climb steps, limped for months, went to therapy for awhile, and still suck at running 8 months later. Oh well, running is not for me I guess; at least I was able to donate my registration fee for the Frederick Marathon to a charity, so it was not all lost. Now, it's time to try something else.
Some of my friends have tried the P90X program, and they all said that it was badass, so sign me up Tony Horton! I got the P90X dvds this week, went to Marshall's last night and bought a pull-up bar for $12.99, a yoga mat for $9.99, and a set of resistance bands for $16.99. $39.97 total, not bad! I assembled the bar last night, and decided to start fresh this morning with the Chest and Back routine.
First impression..let's see...DEFINITELY BADASS!
The program starts with pull-ups and push-ups, and lasts for 45-50 min...feels like 40 min too long! I finished it and really thought I was going to puke; My first advice: Forget breakfast and that cup of dark roast coffee if you do P90X in the morning; it is not a good idea!
Anyway, it was a hard start for sure, but I can't wait to see what's next.
I'm keeping track of the results with Google docs, and will publish them on a separate page. Salut!