First post

Today was the first run on my quest to run a marathon.  I got a garmin 305 for Christmas and it is the coolest gift I have ever recieved! The 12 inches of snow fianlly melted and the sidewalks were runnable. Lucy and I set out on our first run since before Thanksgiving.  I was hoping to be able to run 3 miles under 36min.  (I guess that is considered jogging) 

I have a training plan for the upcoming year. It includes four runs per week. 

Mon. night ........interval training/speed drills

Tues night.........hills

Thurs night.......group run at Fit Right

Sat morn............long run (group training runs start april 4)

I also plan to include 2 strength training sessions per week at the gym.

I have signed up for one race so far......Shamrock 8K March 15th

I have a few others that I want to sign up for if I have the money

  Bridge to Bridge 8K

  Doggy Dash (with Lucy)

I will run the Lacamas 1/2 marathon on July 26th (13.1 miles) and

the PDX Marathon on Oct 4th (26.2 miles)

I am a really slow runner right now, but I hope to run under a 10 min mile for the 1/2 marathon.

My first run tonight was slow  3.06mi/36.58min.

My ankles felt week...will concentrate on yoga for strengthening feet and ankles.