I am a Marathoner

To inspire positive behavior I have decided to start telling a new person everyday that I am a marathoner.  It is kind of a hard thing to say right now, because I don't really see myself this way.  But I'm going to continue to say it so eventually it will be a fact.

A woman from the plant has offered to run with me tomorrow.  I really hope she decides to do it, and stay with it.  I worry it will be short lived because she doesn't currently run and she is a smoker.  I've decided to share the book with her and suggest that she follow the pre-training to get her in shape to start running.  I think that is what a marathoner would do to help someone get motivated.  And you guessed it...I am a marathoner!

lazy

This week has been a very bad week for my training.  I missed a run and this morning I shorted myself a mile.  I think my surroundings are having a bad effect on me this week, so next week I am changing where I am staying and I've made a plan to run outside everyday.

I really need to get my motivation back up if I am going to see this through.

My dogs are barking

No, no...Kaiser and Jesus didn't spot the FedEx man.  I was referring to my feet.  Oh my Lord they are sore and battered and blistered!  I have been taking every action possible to relieve the pain and discomfort.  I've popped them, lubricated them, massaged them and bought fancy new socks.  I hope the mercy will come soon!

I've made a huge mistake in my training.  I started putting my long run off until Sunday and it is totally throwing me off.  This week I promise and pledge I will get back on track.  Saturday I'll hit the pavement at 11 miles.

On a positive note I can for the first time in my life say that I ran 10 miles! I may just become a marathoner after all!