It begins.

In a drunken haze, i had signed up for the Rockford marathon, which is May 20th.  I know have to come to terms with the fact that i did that, and start training. 

oops.

I'd like to think that i could push myself to train for this baby on my own, but when it comes down to it, i just don't want to.  I like running by myself, but 3 hours of running by myself, especially in the cold seems like a nightmare.  Thats why i decided to suck it up and join a training program for my first marathon.  I am doing the CARA (Chicago area runners association) winter marathon training program.  Basically i am paying people to run with me on the weekends (totally an exaggeration, i think i will benefit greatly from being around experienced marathon runners).  Our first official run is this weekend, but i would like to get in at least 9 miles this week leading up to that.  They also offer speed training, which lord knows i need.  


I went to pick up my packet of instructions and other things last night at goose island.  I was slightly intimidated because these people are hardcore runners.  They all showed up ready to run, like a drifit army, and i was wearing my work clothes.  I have a feeling the next 18 weeks are going to be on the brutal side.