Maybe, Just Maybe I Can Make the Marathon

I went out and ran five miles this morning. Longest run since early November last year. I have increased my long runs by a mile each Saturday now and plan to do the same for the next four Saturdays, then try to jump to increasing at a rate of two miles each Saturday until the first of May. Then back off and see where I am.

Of course, injuries, work, family, and other things may blow all that for me, but at least it is a plan. There is still a way outside chance I might be able to pull of the Ogden Marathon in May if everything goes just right. Highly unlikely, but there is a chance.

I guess I will just keep plugging along and see where I am in a month or so.

Until then, happy trails to you (and me too).

Back At It, Too Late?

I ran 3.6 miles this morning with no knee pain. It felt good, although it was very slow due to the lack of running the past 10 days (knee pain, super cold, bad air). The treadmill just doesn't cut it.

I was encouraged by this morning's run thinking I still have an outside shot at being able to run the Ogden marathon, assuming no injuries or illness take me down for a week or so. No more breaks in training or I won't be able to do it.

Until next time...happy trails to you.