13.1

I never thought I could run much more then 5.5 miles. My knees would hurt or I got tired of running or whatever else my mind would convince me of believing. Recently, a friend mentioned that she was going to train for a half marathon in October. Really? Wow! I can't run a half....but good luck and have fun. And then, other friends (who have already run half and full marathons) were signing up too. Hmmmm....everyone is doing it, maybe I should at least try.

It is true. I was persuaded to follow the crowd. But, in this situation I suppose it was better then standing my ground. I looked up a ten week program and couldn't believe what was in store for me. I would be running miles that I have never run before.

Week	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
1	3	Rest	3	3	Rest	4	Rest	13
2	3	Rest	4	3	Rest	5	Rest	15
3	3	Rest	4	3	Rest	6	Rest	16
4	3	Rest	5	3	Rest	8	Rest	19
5	3	Rest	5	3	Rest	10	Rest	21
6	4	Rest	5	4	Rest	11	Rest	24
7	4	Rest	6	4	Rest	12	Rest	26
8	4	Rest	5	4	Rest	9	Rest	22
9	3	Rest	4	3	Rest	8	Rest	18
10	3	Rest	3	Walk 2	Rest	13.1	Rest	21.1

I started on week 3 in order to be on schedule. I can't believe how far I have come so far. I went from running 3 mile to running 10 miles within a short period of time. It's amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it. And, it sure helps to have friends to run with on those long, EARLY, Saturday morning runs.

Wish me luck. I only have 4 weeks to go before my race. 13.1 miles, HERE I COME! 

Oh, and did I mention the race will be in Leavenworth, Washington on October 15th....during Oktoberfest? I'm stoked!