Half Marathon Training

While watching The Biggest Loser one day, they were challenged to run a full marathon. As I watched that episode I felt motivated to do something similar. I figured that if the people on the biggest loser could do it, than so could I. I started talking to David about doing at least a half marathon, and next thing I know I have a training schedule in my hand. He also printed one off for Kaleb and Carson. They agreed to run the half marathon with me, and David is running the full marathon. We are running 4 days a week. We started out with lower mileage, around 2 to 4 miles each day and now we are up to anywhere from 5 to 10 miles each day. There are days where I just want to give up, but I just keep fighting through the pain, or the cold, or my attitude. I have been very impressed with the boys. They have been doing an amazing job. They help keep me motivated. This running has been very time consuming, but it has been well worth it for me. Not only do I feel better and have more energy, but I am seeing some good changes in the way my body looks. My calf's are so hard with muscle and I have lost inches off my mid section. I am feeling good. This just makes me think that I am going to have to keep this up even after the marathon is over. We are now in count down mode for this marathon. We only have 3 more weeks of training until the big day is here. I am a little nervous, but I know that I can do this. I will have pictures to come, I hope. Oh yeah, I also gave up soda for my training and I have been off of it for 3 months now. I think I have craved it almost every day though. I am way excited and nervous for the actual marathon to come, but I know that my boys and David will start out with me and that with give me the momentum that I need. Thanks for running with me boys! I love you all the most.