Marathon Training

September 1, 2014

Today I started training for a marathon.  I am starting slow.  I first need to get some pounds off so that I don't put too much strain on my joints.  Today I weigh 220.0 lbs, and I wear a size 16W.

I realize that I needed a non-numerical goal.  I don't only want a number on a scale, or the number on the tags of my clothes to determine my success.  I need a physical goal.

I have been toying with the idea of running a marathon for a while now, but things like asthma, and nerve damage in my leg has always kind of put me off.  I have decided that I will no longer listen to the excuses for failure.

I am hoping to start by being able to run a complete 5k marathon by Janurary 2015, and then hopefully train up to a half marathon by May/June 2015.  If I am comfortable with those, and I have kept myself from injury, I will then attempt to run a full marathon.  Ultimately, I want to run a full marathon by the time I am 40.

I want my children to see me as an active, and fun person.  I don't want to be boring and lazy any longer.

These are my goals.