run a marathon or a half-marathon

I took my kids to a Iron Man Kids Race and then a week later we went to Kids Rockin’ Race. Both were a mile and we finished both.

I’ve totally been slacking on this goal – but not because I’ve been slacking in general. I’m doing the school thing full-time, plus working. I have some time the next few weeks, and I’d like to work myself back up to 7 or 8 miles, but I’m not sure when I’ll get around to training seriously. Maybe the summer? For a late summer race?

Got sick in November and ended up in the ER, leading me to miss the half marathon for which I had been training. I’m now focusing on a June 10th run.

Ran today! It definitely wasn’t easy, and I felt out of shape, but I am back to running and closer to my goal.

Got the official OK to take the bandage off on Saturday and to run on Sunday. This is good news, but not great timing, since today was absolutely beautiful and it’s supposed to pour on Sunday. No matter. I’ll be running anyway!

Well, the doctor didn’t go so well. The new bandage-off day is Thursday. I think this makes it nearly a month since I’ve run. And the marathon is in November. So, I’m not in big trouble yet, but I won’t be going into the heavy training with the level of fitness that I’d like.

Okay, well, first I have to get running again. Which means I have to get the bandage off my foot (hopefully tomorrow at the doctor!). THEN, I’ll have something to report!