My New Thing

Recently, I made a Very Big Decision to start training for a marathon in March. I don't know if the Command is going to let us go; it is in Fallujah, which is just west of Baghdad. I went to a website made by a marathon expert where I got a week by week training guide to follow so I can prepare for this thing. I have never run more than 5 miles at a time, so we'll see how I will do with 26.2 miles! It wasn't even a month ago, I was making fun of my roommate for running a 10-mile "fun run" out here! What is wrong with me!?

This is in no way going to interfere with my mission here. That will always remain on the top of my priority list and in the front of my mind. I do all of my PT in my off-time now, and that will stay the same. I look at it like this: even if the Command decides that flying to Fallujah for a marathon is stupid and won't let us go, I will end up getting in the best shape of my life training for it. So, it's a win-win situation. I also bought a watch that tells me my heart rate while I am running, so I can make sure I am not overworking my heart. I expect something like this will change a person's whole lifestyle. I am obviously going to have to change my diet a bit...ofcourse being away from Chik-Fil-A and Wendy's helps (Chik-Fil-A is a really good fast food place in the South, they have the best waffle fries EVER....yummm).

So, here is a link to my training routine. I start training next week. Wish me luck!


UPDATE: I just found out that the marathon was cancelled. I am pretty disappointed, but I think I might just follow the training schedule and run the 26 miles on my own, just to do it.