Running a mental and physical game….

So I have not been training like a good runner should. I have put on 7 lbs and I have not taken great care of my body. So I decided that starting the 1st of May I would get my butt back in gear.

I , however will be smart about it. I have run 4 Half’s in a matter of a year as well as many other small 10 and 5k’s. What I have not done is train the way I should for all my races. I vowed that 2011 would be my year to focus on me and my running and hopefully take it to the next level.

About 3 weeks ago, I realized I was 4 months into 2011 and not living up to my vow. So what do I do? I sing up for my first Marathon! What better way to get my butt in gear right?

The day after I signed up, I freaked out, what the heck did I do? I have never even attempted 26.2 and now I am signed up to run it?!

So Monday started my long journey back to distance running. I am starting slow and I am going to mix in some cross training and weights. Yesterday I did 2 miles and a bunch of arm and leg work, today I did 2.5 miles. Slow but steady I will get there.

So sit back and enjoy my ride, I guarantee it will be a wild, fun, emotional, exhilarating all at the same time!!!!!!!!!!!