Such a bad running blogger

Sorry dear Internet that it’s been way too long since my last post. Almost a sin? I’ve been running, or rather training, a lot lately for that thing called The Flying Pig Marathon that I cannot believe is just around the corner on May 1st. Crap! That’s less than 2 months. In my training I’ve entered the ramping up distance stage. Just last Sunday I ran 16 miles. I’m not going to lie, training in the winter is brutal. Rain, sleet, snow, wind, slush, ice, animals I’ve experienced it all. I’ve stuck with it through the thick and thin including snowstorms. Just ask Kate about the frost that formed on me one night. Kind of funny in a way. I’ve even ran with strap-on cleats for traction. I think people have the wrong impression that I’m some deeply dedicated superman that’s tough as nails. Wrong. I’m just a guy that doesn’t know any better. I just don’t know what to expect for my first marathon. I mean 26.2 miles is a long freaking way. I know that if I don’t put the work in for this I will fail miserably. I don’t care about time. I just want to finish (not last). I have had PR (personal record) for 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon recently and seem to be dropping below 9 minute miles steadily now. I’m not even pushing it. I’m feeling good. I’ve got the shoes, but now I need my clothes. Waiting on those until I can run in shorts and a tank. Just found out that the bib will have my name on it. That’s so cool. I hope to check back in with you all before the marathon. It’s almost here!