I did it again. I did a long run of 15 miles today! This week's run was much better than last week even though the wind was terrible. You know those days when the wind is forever in your face? You would think after 15 miles at some point that damn wind would be at my back helping me along, but no, not today. Anyway, I loaded new music on my Ipod and slowed down a bit and things went much better. I am also lifting consistently again. I do love that feeling of just slightly sore. It makes me feel like I've done something.

I have been struggling with the decision to do another marathon. It has been kind of like the decision to have another baby... (I am so all done, but I remember the discussion and I certainly have listened to my friends struggle with it.) Anyway, I knew I wanted to do another one. I can't imagine never doing it again, but man, the work, the time, the effort, the juggling are all almost overwhelming. And then there is the pressure I put on myself. So, I know I will do it again, but when? The timing will never be right. We are moving, we will be settling in, I already have mid-distance races set up through fall, then the holidays, then we will be getting ready to move again... So, like having a baby, the timing is never going to be perfect, best to find the right race and run it. Pete has always said that babies are always perfect, but their timing rarely is. With that in mind, I signed up for the Marine Corp Marathon scheduled for three weeks after the Army Ten Miler. What a fabulous combination, like having twins. Sorry for my analogy, but I am excited to be able to run this particular marathon. They call it the People's Marathon for a reason. I am also worried about the endless training, the boredom of the long runs, the juggling of races and family and on and on. Here I go again. Have a lost my mind?

Please tell me you guys are willing to see me through this decision. You would not believe how much I too, need support. I think the thing I like most about this blog is that we are all outside of our comfort zone. I like that I am accountable to other people. It keeps me honest.