First Journal Entry Oct 10, 2010

Sun
10/10/10
New Shoes-Asics Lightning Paradise

6.2 miles    Temp 60 degrees    Time of Run:  5:00 a.m.
Time:  53:49

So it's hard to imagine that 1 year ago I was out on the streets of Chicago running the marathon.  Now, having run my first Boston, it's time to get serious about training for the next adventure.  Hotel is reserved, train tickets are bought, training has begun.  Registration for the race opens on the 18th so the countdown is on.

This race I'm running for time.  That means the training has to be harder, tougher and longer.  The plan is to run, lift and swim.  Six workout days a week and mostly Arboretum and Waterfall Glen long runs for hill work.  Speed work inside in the winter at the York track.  No letting up.  No excuses.  Focus! Focus! Focus!  This is all going to come down to how bad do I want it.