When I first started this blog, March, let alone June 25th, seemed to be so far away. Why did I care about March? The significants of March, is that it is when the 16 week training program leading up to the Seattle Marathon begins. Back in Late December, early January, my thoughts were on how great of shape I would be in when March rolled around. I thought I would easily be ready to not only run a marathon, but qualify for Boston! Such are the delusional thoughts of an early runner enjoying a very warm January. Thank God that February was a very short month!
The month started out great, with me even doing a very strong and long 8 mile run while on the road for work. Then like the best laid plans of mice and men...work, tweaked back and the return of winter all created obstacles to the training. I fought through, and emerged a little slower, but not to far off where I had started the month. Now the training really starts.
I currently have not missed a day yet, nailing my two 3 mile runs called for in the training plan. And, I would have to type, feeling nice and strong after each. The only down side, is that winter is still here and I am having to keep my running gear handy and wait for the perfect time to get the training (call me a wimp, but running on icy streets in the snow does not seem like fun). Yesterday, is was at 3:30 pm before I had to go to a meeting and then dinner. Today, it was 30 minutes ago at 8 pm at night (yes mom, I run with ID and bright reflective clothing on well lit streets).
Enjoy the wine, enjoy the journey!
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