Run Stephanie, Run

I said back HERE, that I was pretty much committed to running a FULL marathon. The real deal. I've thought really hard and have decided that I am going to go forward with it. No quitting, this week anyway. I don't particularly LOVE to run. But. The way it makes me feel, is well worth every stride.

I found a cross training marathon plan by Hal Higdon. I've decided with my biking tendencies and my new found passion for lifting weights, this one would work best. The guide, after reading it a bazillion times, feels flexible. Because, to be honest I have NEVER followed a schedule. I looked at a triathlon training schedule, one for the half marathon I finished, and one for the STP. I never used them. I've always just done my own thing. For a marathon, my own thing won't work.

I need some accountability to MAKE this happen. So, my blog check - in day will be Monday. Marathon Monday, for now. Don't expect me to follow it exactly, but I plan on doing my BEST. Whatever that might be, we shall see.