General Jackassery

Okay, so I’m going to do it again and maybe the third time will be the ticket. Maybe this time, with focused training and enough miles I can get through a full marathon without cramping, without walking and without feeling like absolute crap for the next couple of days.
I’ve decided to start training for the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, OH on May 2, 2010. The race is exactly 36 weeks from Sunday. That’s pretty convenient since I need to lose 36 lbs to get back to the weight I was at when I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. One pound per week for the next 36 weeks should be fairly achievable.
Sarah and I have been talking about getting up in that area to visit with her Aunt and Uncle and I’ve heard this is a great race. I’ve been itching to get back into running because it’s the only thing that helps me consistently keep weight off. Hockey is fun, but for some reason I don’t lose weight with it. Cycling is nice, but I’ve had equipment issues with my bike lately and while I love riding, there’s nothing more frustrating than getting an injury because the bike is screwed up. I can run anywhere and everywhere, all I need is a pair of shoes, some shorts and a shirt.
So here we go.