I’m doing the half-marathon event at the RiteAid Cleveland Marathon 2008! I am excited about it. This will be my first official half-marathon. Some event info: May 18, 2008Marathon/Half 7:00 AM10K 7:35 AMStarts at St. Clair & E 13th Training plan basics: Sat, Sun, Tue – 5 mile run days Wed,Thu,Fri – 3 mile run [...]

Day 3 training for Cleveland Marathon. Just 10,000 walking today thank goodness. I’m going to break it up into three walks: two 4,000 step walks and one 2,000 steps. Today’s Health Goals:Walk 5 miles/10,000 stepsDrink 120 oz waterOne serving meals, seconds declinedNo salt added to foodRaw veggies for snacks, birthday cake for dessertBrush & floss [...]

Today was Day 2 of my training for half-marathon. Sunday so another 5-miler, yes! My 13-year-old son went with me on my run, that was such a treat. The run today was harder in some ways, but easier in others. Running with him showed me the work I need to do. He’s like a gazelle! [...]

The scale is starting to move again. Weighed-in this morning at 137.5, which is nice. I’m upping my water content again, too, lately I’ve been drinking about 80z water a day instead of 120oz. The extra water really helps with weight loss and staying hydrated during exercise. I wanted to take more pics on my [...]

I did ok with my eating during th holidays but after New Year’s overate somewhat. Sheesh it’s been a year and I still have eyes bigger than belly syndrome. Ok, back on track. I’m going to lose these last eight pounds so I can start my next fitness goal. I can do it! Happy New [...]