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As I entered data in a marathon training plan generator, it asked me what my finish time was on my most recent race and it really made me think... what WAS my most recent race?  So I started working backwards thought my races:

• I didnt get to run the White Rock Relay due to lack of communication and organization.  
• I didnt run the San Antonio Rock 'n Roll this year - probably out of sheer laziness.
• I didnt run the Dallas Turkey Trot because last year was so ridiculously packed.  Though, mom and I did do our own Turkey Trot, but it wasnt one that we timed, or that I would want to use as a time!
• I dropped out of the Big D.  Lame, I know.
• Austin Marathon ... REALLY?!  FEBRUARY?  That long ago?!

This is just sad.  I haven't run a race in nearly a year.  Over 10 months.  Might as well call it a year. And that pace wasn't so great.  I was trying to get over my metatarsal problems with chronic shin splints, and the hills, OH THE HILLS!  Seriously.  We ran it in 2:46.  This is just sad.

You are supposed to take your the time you run in a half, double it and add about 10-20 minutes to come up with your marathon time.  2:46 + 2:46 + :20 = LAME! 5:32  did I add that right?  I would really like to finish it in under 5:00 and would be great to finish around 4:00.  Hopefully I'll recalculate that time better with the Dallas Rock 'N Roll half I am running in March.  I mean really, I have to beat Oprah (4:29)!

But most of all, I am just aiming to finish!

It's Official.

I signed up for a FULL MARATHON!  (and I am crazy) Paid my entry and everything.  Less talking, more doing! It is 22 weeks away - on June 6 in San Diego, CA.  The Rock 'n Roll Marathon.  I am excited about it, but of course still a little nervous.  I read "The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women: Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Training" over the Christmas holiday though it didnt really tell much I didn't already know.  It was a good read.  Enjoyable. I have been entertaining the idea of actually running a FULL marathon.  So here I am, signed up and ready to go... get my training on.

22 weeks away!  Most training plans are 16 weeks, and only train you to 21 or so miles.  Like the author of the aforementioned book, it doesnt really make sense.  But the extra 5 weeks gives me a chance to at least run 25 miles in a row.  That seems better than 21. (and that sentence just isn't right... 25 miles sounds better than 21?  I really am crazy.)

So next time you see me, feel free to ask how my training is going!