I celebrated my first month of marathon training by running this morning and by attending a yoga class tonight. Looking back, I should have taken more time off to heal after the Chicago Marathon. I just couldn't. The first month has been a challenge from a health perspective - a stained hamstring and thigh muscle. What has not been a problem is my desire to train. I cannot imagine taking time off at this point. Staying healthy has become really important to me. Is it from getting a little older, having grandchildren, or thinking about how much I would miss my wife and family if self-inflicted poor health ended my life prematurely? It is probably a combination of these and many other factors.
What I know is this - a sub-4-hour marathon is in my future. It is not so much the time - but what it will mean in other aspects of my life if I can reach this goal.
Suggested marathon training playlist song - 'Let it Be' by the Beatles.
Day #30 - 4 Miles, 8.00 Pace, 1% Incline.
Day #30 - 75 Minute Hot Yoga.
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