Background info...two years ago, my husband came back from a "tour" in Qatar (he is a Navy Pilot).  He found out about this marathon weekend at Disney in Orlando...we are Disney freaks.  Sooo, he signed us both up for the half-marathon.  We finished and received these really cool Donald Duck medals...but there were people walking around with MICKEY MEDALS! I wanted one of those...come to find out you needed to finish the FULL marathon for a Mickey!  So we trained last year and I walked a full marathon...finished with an official time (you have to finish in 7 hours to receive an official time...I took 6 hrs 55 minutes...close) and got a shiny golden Mickey Head!!!

     Since then (January), I have been walking/running a little here and there, but not my 4 to 5 days a week like before.  Well, I want to get back on track...maybe if I type it here I will be more accountable for my actions. Wish me luck!

     Today I ran/walked 3 miles!  My goal is to get to a 13:30 mile pace...I was at a 15:00 mile pace.  My husband is signing us up for the half-marathon next year...less time training and a little more attainable for someone who has NEVER run before.

     There are lots of sites to help you with pacing, srtetching and just good old fashion encouragement...I will try and post some here.  One is: HalHigdon.com .  He has weekly work outs for begginners!  I am trying his to learn how to run...I start off walking at my 15:00 mile pace for ten minutes and then start an easy jog...about a 12:30 pace.  I have been doing pretty good and getting better with my times.

     Anyway...Day one of the rest of my life is now under my belt...anyone want to join me?  See ya...icart