Let training begin!

This Saturday will be the kick-off event for the Boston TnT group... so I think I'll then start training in earnest. I've got a new pair of Asics GT-230s which have recently been sent on their maiden voyage and will soon be setting off with me on my first double digit run on Sunday. I told my 9 year old neighbor that I am going to try to run 10 miles this weekend to which she said "You mean 10 miles IN A ROW?" I'm as surprised as you are kiddo.

Here goes nothing...

In addition to creating numerous cliche ridden post titles, I'll be updating this blog as to my progress as a marathoner-in-training. I'll be running the Peak Performance Maine Marathon October 4th, 2009 for Team-in-Training in memory of my Dad, Jim, who passed away from non-Hodgkins lymphoma almost 6 years ago. If you are able to support my fundraising efforts - please do so here. You don't know how much I appreciate any support you can give!

If you know me, you also know I am not famous for my athletic prowess. Don't worry too much for my safety, as I began running last August (thanks C25K!), and can now run 9 miles at one time (just reached this landmark in NYC this weekend). I actually ENJOY running which is strange, I don't think I've liked any exercise before this and I'm excited to have found my niche. I knew I could train for a half marathon on my own, but a full marathon will need a team of folks helping me on my way and keeping me honest to a training plan! Also, knowing that I'll be doing this in my Dad's honor should push me further. He would be proud, supportive and extremely surprised at this athletic turnaround in his sedentary offspring. Not to be completely cheesy, but I like to think he'll be helping me along the way, in fact I think he already has by getting me this far.