Week One - it has begun

This training plan starts very slowly. Week one was accomplished with no issues. I started week two on the treadmill. I need to run early in the morning before work, and I don't feel comfortable running outside in the dark. And, I just discovered the mobile app for the blog, so I hope to post more often. Maybe I'll even take a pictures or two during my outdoor runs :)

Gotta run

Marathon Training in 3, 2, 1

I'm going to TRY to resurrect this blog.  I am training for my 9th marathon - the 20th Air Force Marathon in September.

This will be short entry.  I started my training today.  I am using Hansons Marathon Method, and I chose the beginners program.  Even though I have run several marathons, I want to try to actually stick with a training program and see how well I can do.  Thus, I decided to try one that I am more likely to follow and not encounter any injuries.

Today was a 3 mile easy run (the first few weeks are all easy runs).  I was amazed at  how an easy run today was at the same pace as a hard run was for me a few years ago.  I guess I am proof decline isn't a given for older runners, especially when they started late in life.

Gotta Run!

It's been a long time

I haven't posted anything in a long time, again!  I don't think anyone is reading this anyway!

My return to running has been successful.  Since my last post (shortly after running the Santa Hustle Half Marathon), I have been consistently running.  I ran the Glass City Half Marathon (in the rain), and I did make my goal of running the Flying Pig Marathon (and had a PR).  I've been participating in a 5K here and there.

The  most important thing is that running is fun again.  I enjoy the races no matter how fast I run or if I place or not.  The most fun race this year has been the zombie infested Run for Your Lives race.  A friend also participated in the race (he survived, I was infected), and my husband and daughter were zombies.    I ended up bloodied and bruised, and had the time of my life!  We plan to do it all again next year.

I have a few more 5K's, half marathons, and full marathons planned.  My most ambitious race planned is the Dopey Marathon in January -- a 5K, 10K, 1/2, and Full Marathon -- 48.6 miles in 4 days!

Gotta Run - and my new motto is No Excuses!

So it continues

This is just a quick post.  I have continued my running. I even ran a half marathon a week ago :)

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Running again

It has been awhile since I made the post about being back to running again.  Well, I've done it.  I have learned to deal with the knee pain and trudge on.

I've run several 5K's since my last posting.  I am almost finished with my "6 in 6 weeks" goal.  Each time I run at a better pace (I'm really only competing with myself).  Since some of them have a small field of participants, I have placed first or second in several. 

It's a good feeling to be out running again.  I plan to run the Turkey Trot for the first time in years. And, for the first time ever, I am running in a Santa 5K.  It looks like it is so much fun!  I may train for a marathon (Cincinnati flying pig?).

I'll try to post more frequently. For now . . .

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I'm back . . .

I've started slowly running again. I am doing a walk/run program that, so far, seems to be working. I hope to post more later ;)

Gotta Run 

It's been a long time

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted. Needless to say, my last try at running again didn't turn out. In the last year I've been through surgery (it turns out I have "bone on bone" in my knee), two different types of injections, etc. and nothing has helped.

I won't let that deter me, though. I am going to try again. Hopefully I will be posting more soon!