The highs for temps here have been over 100 for the past few days during this first week of official training toward our marathon.  

Three runs and a bike!  While it feels like I'm starting over again, I know I'm not.  I know I used to be able to run 100 yards before collapsing into breathing fits because my conditioning sucked and  my muscles weren't strong enough.  Now, I collapse after a mile because of cramps but then I'm able to keep running after the cramps subside.  Yay me!  I used to have to walk up that steep hill on Homestead but now I gear down and pedal all the way through it - even in the middle of a minor asthma attack.  Yay me!

I am encouraged that even though it seems like a raggedy ass start to training - my base level is way higher than it used to be. I am encouraged that even though I was NOT well fueled this week for training, I remember what it takes to get through training.  I am encouraged that I'm looking forward to Tuesday, which is when our next run is.  And, I'm encouraged by the fact that I wish our next run was tomorrow!

Happy training homies...