SEASON 2 BEGINS!

Today, I embarked upon my second year of training for the Marine Corps Marathon joining up with the Luekemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training Program which will last right up until the marathon in Washington DC on October 28 2007.

We met at Marshall High School in Maclean Virginia for a workshop on proper athletic wear including shoes, hydration, shirts, shorts and the ever famous lifesaver: Bodyglide.

We next heard from a doctor about injury prevention and proper care.

Next we went for 3 miles outside on the track. Once again, I am part of a walk/run program we'll be speedwalking for a certain amount of minutes, and running a certain amount of minutes. Last year at this time, I finished dead last averaging about 17 minute miles (I improved by Marathon time). This year, I was running about 12.30 minute miles and feel alot better.

The day was sunny and cool. Pefect to kick things off!

My next training run is Tuesday, and I'll be doing that early morning from Sourthern California.

Please visit my website at: http://www.active.com/donate/tntnca04/tntncaDCole

There, you'll be able to learn more about this very important cause and donate to it if you are so moved.

Total Training Days: 1
Total 2007 Training Miles: 3
Total Miles since beginning training in May last year: 734