The race to run my first marathon has begun!

Wow, I can't believe I actually decided to do this.  I was originally thinking I would wait and do one next year for my 50th year of life completed, but I really have been feeling like the time is now and to "Just do it" to quote Nike.  I had already decided about doing another half marathon and found the one in Sunriver (click on my upcoming races for info. on the side of this page) and since I will have been in training mode it only seemed natural to "go for it", to quote my Dad. So I did and now here I sit beginning to log this part of my life's journey.  I will be following a very well known, tried and true, training schedule Hal Higdon Novice-2-Marathon Training.  It seems like it will work out perfectly.  As excited as I am, it is hard for me to rest today, but it being Friday that is the plan.  I know these rest days are very important for my muscles to regenerate and become stronger. I will do my best to record all that I feel is important to reach this goal.  My husband Mark is thinking of joining me as well on this path and it will be all "firsts" for him too.  He has yet to do a half marathon but I know he will do great! Happy trails to you on your life journey!

Because of Jesus,

Purple Butterfly