When I was down in Texas last week, my best friend’s husband said, “Let’s run a marathon”. Without hesitation, I replied, “okay”.
I haven’t run with any regularity since the late 1980′s when we lived in Chicago. I was a member of the Chicago Area Runners and I ran all the time. I loved it, especially the 10K distance.
I’ve never run a marathon (my longest was a half-marathon) but it’s on my bucket list.
I ordered the book that Jason is using called 4 Months to a 4 Hour Marathon and it was waiting for me when I got back to Arkansas.
I remembered when I had been running before, I used Jeff Galloway’s program and I ordered his book, too.
I am way too heavy to run a marathon any time soon. The Little Rock Marathon runs right past our house here and it’s the first weekend in March so that’s the target. For next year.
This morning, I joined the Little Rock Roadrunners Club. They have a meeting right around the corner next week which I plan to attend.
One more important thing I need is a great pair of shoes. A pair of shoes for an old, fat woman. LOL! Once I get my club membership packet (which includes a discount card) I’ll be going to a local running store and having them fit me with shoes.
Just like when I wanted to do kettlebell swings and got professional training, I’m smart enough to know that shoes make ALL the difference in the world.
I’ll never be fast but, with a great pair of shoes, I can run forever.
So, getting ready to run. I’m excited. It’s quite the challenge.
And now that I’ve put it out there for everyone to see, I have to do it. 
I think it’s awesome that you’ve set a goal of running a marathon. My goal last year was a half marathon and the training experiences was awesome. This year is my marathon goal. Although I’ve continued my running regiment since my half marathon last year my Hal Higdon marathon training begins this July so I can run in the Route 66 Marathon in November. Good luck to you and above all, have fun!
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That’s awesome! I’m using Jeff Galloway’s method because I’m old. And since I’m not built like a runner and will never be Kenyan fast, I’ve only myself to compete with. I’m excited!