As the weather has turned even nicer than the unseasonable warm winter we have had in Maryland, I have found myself running and training more. With that increased time on my feet has come an increase in my internal mumblings that I have felt more compelled to jot down as of late.
After watching Spirit of the Marathon, a really amazing 2007 documentary that was gifted to me last year as a “must watch” while prepping for my marathon…..I must admit that I didn’t watch it until last week, I was inspired. And as a result, my focus and drive was kick started. I want to ensure that I am properly prepared for this year’s Marine Corps Marathon.
While going through the Hal Higdon running plan that will in 18 weeks prep me for my second marathon, I realized how unprepared I really was last year. Due to injuries I was really sidelined in training….honestly it’s kind of a miracle that I was able to complete the marathon when I take into account my overall lack of mileage and long distance running prior to race day.
So I have decided to rectify that this year by ensuring that I take a focused, well planned and injury free approach to training. Along with that process will hopefully be more blog posts with thoughts about training, life, mud runs, strange toe nail issues and not getting smushed by a car….a task that proves challenging when living in the while trying to train for marathons.
This post, while not especially exciting or long winded as previous posts, will kick off my 2012 blogging attempt. Lets hope this year is better then last, with more posts and fewer injuries. Cheers!
PS Due to a less than positive experience with champagne, none was consumed in the writing of this blog....though you are welcome to imbibe to help me start off my belated New Year.
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