I would like to join in. I've never been a strong runner, but I was getting there until an injury in April. I am struggling to run at all, but again, I'm getting there.

I'm trying to do intervals of 60 seconds of running alternating with brisk walking. I plan on increasing the running intervals gradually, depending on how my ankle handles it.

My first goal is to be able to run/jog for a full 30 minutes. My second goal is to run/jog for an hour.

My all-time ultimate goal is to be able to run 1.5 miles in less than 13 minutes.

Had a great run this morning. It is cold and icy out, so, despite my preference for outdoor running no matter what the temperature, I thought it best to avoid twisted ankles of first day back. Did 2 miles at a nice clip with a nice healthy warm up and cool down.

Originally Posted by ange82much:
But you're saying you chucked it in after 7 years! Was the marathon thing just too much?

I know you said you don't know why you stopped, but i want you to think harder!!!! :D

It was definitely not the marathon training. I had done a couple in the past and although the training is long and difficult it was usually fun. I think it was that I stopped making running a priority. I had a race that I was signed up for (a 1/2 marathon) that I fell off schedule with and did not run. Instead of running regularly anyway, despite not training, I just sort of stopped. I have found that I need to train for a race otherwise I lose focus and motivation.

Now I am signed up for a new years 5k and thinking about planning out next years race calendar with great glee. The only definite is the Ragnar Great River Relay since I have a team that has done it the past 4 years. Probably sticking with 10k as my longest distance, unless I throw in a half toward the end of the year. I also have a couple of cross country ski races this winter which should be a blast.