The marathon effort is underway again. 2010, I left the writing for another day. By summers end, I was close to ready...for a half marathon, instead, I registered for the full in the Walla Walla Marathon, 10/10/10. I ran fourteen, walked two, had too drop due to the road cramps...twice, and then caught a ride back. I realized that the goal is not to kill myself, the marathon will always be there, and fourteen running miles was a PBR. My younger Marine Corps self could never have achieved that. 2011, I kept training. I increased my PBR to seventeen miles in March of last year. After feeling road worn and abused, by my own mentality, I quit training for the year. Keep in mind, that during all this period of training, I never gave up my late nights or my beer...so not really surprised that I could not go over the hump, are we?
2012 brings with a renewed vigor and a sharpened sense of purpose. Yesterday, I rejoined the five miles plus club again. Feels good, even though I am packing an extra twenty pounds over my previous fit weight...this shall go. No alcohol, limiting meal portions, getting regular sleep...running with toe bounce and easy stride...back up the hill I go! This blog light is back on, so you can follow my steps to my final tape, 26.2 miles later.
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