2 months out...and spring is finally here!

I am about 8 weeks out now and we are just getting outside around here in Cincinnati since the temps are warming up very quickly. I am proud to say I made it 12 miles this past weekend albeit a very painful 12 miles! It was on a totally flat course (the bike trail that follows the Little Miami River) and I stopped for water every couple but still…it was 12 miles! Pace was not too bad. I made it back in about 2 hours. To do so, I once again had Sue drop me off 12 miles away which forced me to run all the way home. There were still patches of snow on the trail which made it a little complicated but we made it through. Interestingly enough, I never once looked at my watch like I do in the gym. I think it is because I had no choice but to keep going until I made it to the house. Stopping was not an option so looking at the time would not buy me anything. In the gym, stopping is ALWAYS an option.

Formally, I am not sure where I SHOULD be in the training but almost running half of the race at this point is huge in my book. I am hoping to run two more long distances over the next 6 weeks…maybe a 14 and an 18 miler. I cannot see me doing more than that before the big day. Besides the last 8 miles is considered the home stretch. :-)

As for weight, I still have not lost any which is killing me. I figured by this point, I should have seen some drop….at least 5-6 pounds. But unfortunately the scales are showing me nothing. I don’t recall having such a problem with it last year although I do believe I modified my diet a little as well. Mental note - maybe I should not be eating so many Panera bagels in the morn…

Of course, the only reason I do it is for my son who continues to do great at Ohio Valley Voices school. We are very lucky to have such a facility so close to us with such great teachers. He will continue with their program into next year and we do everything we can to help the school out. Thanks to everyone that has donated to the cause, and of course, there is still plenty of time for you if you have not and wish to do so. The easiest path is to do it online at https://secure.electronicart.com/ovv/default.asp?fund=marathon . Please make sure to put my name in the “In Honor Of” box.