Well, I am going to run another Marathon! 16 completed, and the number will continue. I am going to run the Fargo Marathon in September with my daughter Megan, and Sarah. I have always wanted to run a marathon with my kids, and she will be the first one. I will see what time brings for Nick and Molly. We began following a schedule over a month ago, and we are doing our long runs each weekend. I was not sure I would do this again after my health issues 2 years ago, but as long as it is not too hot that day, I have been given clearance to run this. I am looking forward to it! This will be Megan’s first one, so the time it takes us does not matter. We will be helping each other, and Sarah will be along to keep an eye on both of us!
I posted this picture last week also. They have been going along with me for years to marathons…as spectators. Now Megan will be a participant. The run bug bit her hard!
This was after our 12 mile run Saturday morning. We are still looking pretty good. We got done before the rain came. Each week we keep building the mileage. With help from our run club members, we will do this. Many of them are going as well to do either the Half Marathon, or full Marathon as well. It will be a good get away weekend.
We are keeping track of our mileage, and of course, we have to spend time in the Reiflex center doing strength workouts as well. After all, we need our arms, and core, for this as well, not just our legs.
And of course, Dakota has to get in on it too. We are, after all, family! She helps keep us motivated as well.
We are going to keep running along, working hard, spending time together, and making more memories. The running is only part of it. The best part is the time spent together, talking, laughing, giving each other “crap”, and keeping each other motivated! The plan is to run together start to finish…and like I said earlier, Sarah is running with us to keep us both in line!
There will be more posts in regards to our training. After all, it is a marathon. We have months ahead of us yet. Hopefully, everything will be good for all 3 of us, and that we will have a great day, and enjoy the experience. Who knows what Megan will think of it. Sarah said she would only do one, and this is now her second one. Time will tell. I am ready to make more memories. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day of New Streak: #819
