A Good Start - 225 Pounds - Resting Pulse 68

I must be nuts!

Somewhere along the line, at 51 (OK and 1/2) I decided that I should run a marathon. Hmmm, just another item on my list of 100 things to do before I die.

My wife Lori thinks that it may wind up killing me. I think that she secretly roots for it as long as the insurance is paid up. Well actually she has been very supportive. I also have the support of my family. My nephew, Craig and his girlfriend Ainsley tell me that they are going to sign up and run the marathon with me. We just need to work out the plan.

I am running this marathon for the Arthritis Society's Joints in Motion program. My minimum contribution to this marathon is $5,500 so I have to fundraise like crazy.

I ran this AM for the first time. I thought I was in pretty good shape. Step Aerobics and Spin Classes 1-2 times per week were keeping me in prime cardio fitness territory. Not really. I made it about 2.5 kms today. I plan to increase that but this is going to be tough.