first of 73

takes 18 weeks to train for a marathon - 4 runs a week plus x-training and stretching - sleeping and EATING

was out for my first training run this morning - 71 more to go before the BIG ONE.

explored a railbed trail i had mapped out on google earth - who knew: google earth doesnt show huge salivating dogs with spiked collars and red eyes rolling back in their heads - i couldnt turn up the street i wanted to and so end up running 6 km instad of 4.5 - perfect morning for it - overcast and damp - the railbed is lined with lupines, all in full bloom now

feels really good today - tired sure and probaly feel like shit tomorrow but today was fun
maybe tomorrow ill only do 3 k to make up for doing too much today

ruff ruff rrooooaarrrrr

(my right leg was tight and weak today - here's hoping what it needs is the yummy stretch of a daily run :P