Well, I suppose it's not really official till I'm downtown in the middle of 45,000 people on October 7th, but at least financially speaking I am in for sure as of today. I guess loosely speaking you could say that I have already started training, though mainly the workouts I have done so far have been geared more towards losing weight than increasing endurance. I started about a month ago doing about 30 minutes on the elliptical machine 4-5 days per week. I got myself up to about 50 minutes and then last week finally graduated to the treadmill with the intention of running 3 miles without stopping. The first time I attempted it I ran a little over 2 miles and walked 1, but the past 3 times I have been able to do it without walking. Now I am by no means setting a blistering pace for myself (average about 13 min. miles) but I'm still quite pleased with my progress so far. The plan for me is to get up to 12 min. miles and then start stretching myself out till I can do that for 5 miles. I'll try to do that at least 4 times per week so I get my total mileage up to at least 20 miles.
I'm still looking at various marathon training programs but the one I'm leaning towards right now is a 16-week one. Fittingly, if I follow that one my first official day of training will be June 18th, which is the day after I am projected to graduate with my MBA. So really it's just jumping from one marathon into another.
I also decided while signing up that if I'm gonna actually do this, I might as well try to do some good in the world at the same time, so I will eventually be looking for people to sponsor me in the name of some charity (I haven't decided on which one yet). Probably won't start pushing for that one, though, until I get farther along and my feet and/or determination haven't given out yet.
Anyway, wish me luck everyone and I will periodically try to update my progress on here!
In other news, Christy and I are escaping the cold for a few days and heading out to Phoenix this weekend. I'm very excited not only for the warmth and relaxation but also because it will be my first trip out to Spring Training! On tap is 3 afternoon Cubs games and then a lot of sitting by the pool and relaxing. I can't think of anything I'd rather be doing.
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Would you rather be eating Taco Bell?
Well played. Make sure to register early (like today) because it fills up pretty fast.
Gabe Najarro and I are already registered, so we'll see you there!
Did Phil sign up yet?? Make sure he does!!
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