It's that time again!!!

The time has come.... 

It's that time of year again....

The weather is changing...

The leaves are turning...

Its marathon season!!! 

This week marks the first week of our marathon training program.   I have yet to determine how I am going to do this, along with work and keep up with my studies, and spend time with my family and friends, all of which come before this, so I will keep you posted on that, but I have every effort to do so.  I find it to be all about priorities and time management, both of which I need to get better at, and I think this will help me.  Why not add one more thing to my plate?  It's what I do best :)  So glad I have talked my husband into doing this with me.  There is something just so awesome about doing what you love with the one you love.

So here it goes...

From Start...

And, just in case you were wondering, our training plan is as follows..

Week 1 (Sept 6-12) - three 3 mile runs and a 6 mile run
Week 2 (Sept 13-19) -  three 3 mile runs and a 7 mile run
Week 3 (Sept 20-26) - two 3 mile runs, one 4 mile run, and one 5 mile run

Week 4 (Sept 27- Oct3) - two 3 mile runs, one 4 mile run, and one 9 mile run
Week 5 (Oct 4-10) - two 3 mile runs, one 5 mile run, and one 10 mile run
Week 6 (Oct 11-17) - two 3 mile runs, one 5 mile run, and one 7 mile run

Week 7 (Oct 18-25) - two 3 mile runs, one 6 mile run, and one 12 mile run
Week 8 (Oct 26-Nov 2) - two 3 mile runs, one 6 mile run, and one 13 mile run
Week 9 (Nov 3-9) - one 3 mile run, one 7 mile run, one 4 mile run, and one 13 mile run

Week 10 (Nov 10-16) -  one 3 mile run, one 7 mile run, one 4 mile run, and one 15 mile run
Week 11 (Nov 17-23) - two 4 mile runs, one 8 mile run, and one 16 mile run
Week 12 (Nov 24-30) - one 4 mile run, one 8 mile run, one 5 mile run, and one 12 mile run

Week 13 (Dec 1-7) - one 4 mile run, one 9 mile run, one 5 mile run, and one 18 mile run
Week 14 (Dec 8-14) - two 5 mile runs, one 9 mile run, and one 15 mile run
Week 15 (Dec 15-21) -  two 5 mile runs, one 10 mile run, and one 20 mile run

Week 16 (Dec 22-28) - one 5 mile run, one 8 mile run, one 4 mile run, and one 12 mile run
Week 17 (Dec 29-Jan 4) - one 4 mile run, one 6 mile run, one 3 mile run, and one 8 mile run
Week 18 (Jan 5-9) - one 3 mile run, one 4 mile run, one 2 mile run, and MARATHON!!!

To Finish!

My shin splints have subsided at the moment, thank you God!  I bought new training shoes and am trying to be a good patient and be patient, hehe.  And I actually think it is paying off.  I couldn't be any happier!

Let the fun begin!