There is hope!

My new found determination really paid off! I set out for my 20 mile run thinking there was no way I would finish. I had even told myself thaw if I got in 13 I would be ok. Well I was wrong. The first 2 hours were rough but after that I fell into a comfortable run/walk routine and was able to finish in just under 4 hours and 10 mins. I know this is a painfully slow pace. Most people finish a all 26.2 of a marathon in this time but for me it was just right. I'm so thrilled to complete the full 20 that I don't really care if I run/walk just as long as I finish.

Maybe I can actually do this. Only 28 days until the real test...

Only In New York...

Every once in a while I see something that any normal person would think of as odd but after living in the city for 6 years, I just smile and pretend nothing strange happened. Today I was walking home from the subway when I was passed by Captain America. I mean it was a full, head to toe body suit, face mask, and shield. I chuckled a bit as no one around me even noticed but didn't think much of it. When I got home I saw that ComicCon started today so this guy was probably coming from there. Or maybe he wasn't. This could be his everyday outfit or maybe he was out to save the world?

Just another day in nyc.

What Was I Thinking?

30 day...oh man. In 30 days I have to run 26.2 miles. I thought this was a great idea back in May. I figured I would start training early and by November I'd be able to conquer the marathon. Now I'm just hoping to finish. I've missed quite a few runs and don't feel anywhere near ready. I'm going to give this my best shot but man, I don't know if I can do it.

With only a month to go I have to more or less give my life over to the marathon and train like crazy. I'm going to be watching my diet, stick to my new and improved training schedule, wear better shoes (no more flip fops), and lay off the booze. I hope I'll still have a life but more importantly, I just want to start what I finished.

I know its not the end of the world. I'll see what I can do and if not, I have guaranteed entry into next years marathon and will just have to wait another year before I accomplish my goal.

Here's to a month of dedication and hopefully to a fantastic marathon!