Year 2

Ok, so I've completed one marathon and one year of training. I thought that was going to be enough for me, but I have the itch to do it again.

This years marathon will take place on October 19, 2008. I haven't gotten much of the race details beyond that, but I assume the course will be very similar. I have a few goals in mind that I'd like to accomplish, but I need to make sure they are realistic. They are:

-- Finish under 1 hour, 20 minutes. That's a little slower than 10mph or a 6-minute mile. (I'm sure I will be happy just to break 2 hours, but it doesn't hurt to push yourself a bit....lol)

-- This year I'd like to get my weight under 200lbs. I have read several articles noting the fact that weight loss isn't usually a goal of runners, but I have to believe I can lose something. Last year, I started and ended at the same weight. I think if I eat better, it should happen easier.

-- Recruite others. I already know of 2-3 other people that followed my progress the first time around and want to try it this year (it's the...if the fat guy can do it, why can't I mentality)

-- I'd like to make running a continuing part of my life, past 2008.

So here we start again. I have put together a training program that started on 1/26 and will hopefully allow me to accomplish my goals. As with the first run, I will continue to update my progress on this blog. If there is a lull in my reporting, please contact me, and ask me why I stopped. I will again need all the help I can get.

Starting Weight (1/26) - 214.3 lbs
Current MPH - 6.5
Miles Trained - 5.5