2 weeks away from my first half marathon

                              I am just 14 days away from my first half marathon ever..........I cannot wait!! Then three weeks later I have The Cherry Blossom 10-miler, also in DC. After the two races I think I will start upping my miles very slowly to see if a fall marathon is even possible for this year. Right now, because I have not yet done a complete 13.1 miles EVER, it's hard to imagine doing 26.2 miles. But I think if I can successfully work my body up to even 20 mile long-runs this summer, when I have more time during my vacation. I will have a lot more confidence in my abilities once I can show myself that my body can handle the long miles. 

                        I know in my heart that I will do a marathon very soon, if not this year, next year. I just want to be ready and not injure myself. Doing a marathon when not ready is a perfect recipe for an injury and I do not want to stop running due to injury. Being able to continue running is more important that earning a medal ASAP. 

                      I am also turning 40 this summer. Yes, the big FOUR ZERO! Funny things is that I am stronger and more active now then I ever was in my twenties or thirties....I look forward to many, many more years of races, and weekly long runs. When did you start running?

Maintaining a sick-free winter for the whole family

Juice of 12 Carrots, 3 apple, thumb of ginger, 3 cantaloupe slices with peel, 1 peeled orange.