NYC 2008 HALF MARATHON!

So I've been tinkering with the idea of running a marathon this year. . . but I am hesitant. Then I got an email from OAR saying that the NYC half marathon is now part of the RUN for Autism program. Sounds like a no-brainer.

Even if I do end up running a marathon in the fall, training for a half marathon in July will only help.

My goal: 2 hours.

My other goal: $1000.00 more for OAR.

AWAAAAYYYYY we go!

-Tim
http://www.firstgiving.com/timmclain

Back on Track?

So, within 13 hours, I worked out for an hour and ran 1.5 miles.

I FINALLY joined a gym - right across the street from where I work - AND - I actually went last night. Basically, I just screwed around for an hour - trying out the equipment and getting comfortable with the whole thing.

This morning, I woke up and ran an easy 1.5 miles. I'm hoping I'm starting a trend. My current plan is to run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (treadmill or weather permitting). Tuesday and Thursday night, I'll head to the gym.

Every other week, I'll switch it up. Work out Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and run at night on Tuesday and Thursday.

Hopefully I can maintain some sort of schedule. If I miss a day here or there - no big deal. Overall, I'd like to get healthier and we'll see if any of this leads to another marathon. If anything's in the cards, it'll be a local affair (Steamtown or Lehigh Valley maybe).

So, let's see what happens! The current goal is to build up my core and start running more. If that's as far as it goes. . . . well, so be it. I'll be better off than I am now!!

-Tim

ran, ran, ran

. . . and going, and going, and. . . .

I ran 5 miles today and it was so good.

I've had a week of HORRAH after the marathon with highlights like smoking a celebratory cigar, buying a new bottle of Hendricks Gin, eating fast food & candy, and feasting on dinner pilgrim/indian style! I might just be 12 years old.

Last year, after the Steamtown Marathon, I slacked off. It felt good. I stopped running, put on a few pounds, fell out of shape, and started all over again in the spring. I've been eating leftover stuffing for 4 days. Eating lots of stuffing = not wanting to do much physical activity. I'm done (especially since the gravy has run dry). I've decided to maintain.

I'm not talking about running every day before work, or stopping off after work for a quick lap around the lake (although maybe once a week wouldn't be bad). I'm talking maybe 4 or 5 miles a week, and an extra run here or there. We'll see what happens. Running 5 today though felt really good.

I can't provide a direct link, but if you go to http://orders.islandphoto.com/apps/RaceEvents.aspx and select "Philadelphia Marathon/Half Marathon" and type in bib # "6916", you can see a few photos from the Philly Marathon.

WHAT'S NEXT?
Well, I think that running a marathon next year is going to be difficult if we end up building a house. The amount of time it takes might prove to be too much. Maybe I'll keep running and try to run a half marathon somewhere close.

Long term, though, I'd like to run a few specific marathons around the country. Among them are Vegas, Walt Disney World, New York, Marine Corps, and Cincinnati.

So, away I go. Hopefully this winter I'll get into a little more strength training as well. I'm still going to take it easy for a while (because of the foot and because they say it truly takes a month for your body to repair itself post-marathon). Keep on running!!

-Tim

run, run, run.