I ran five miles on July 21 in 58 minutes and, sure, this is a tad less than one-fifth of a marathon’s 26.2-mile grind, but this was the first time I really felt that I will be to do run the whole thing.
I’m not really sure why but it just felt good out there, running along the lakefront.
And the 58-minute time was slower than I could have gone, but it was right on for my training pace group as part of the National AIDS Marathon Training Program (NAMTP) that is helping me train for the Florence 2007 Marathon on Nov. 25.
Next Saturday, I’ll be running seven miles, and then slowly and steadily increasing my distances over the coming weeks and months.
Having already run longer distances, the coming weeks should be fun. Wait—did I just say running these distances will be fun?
Well, they’re not really fun. But meeting the other runners and NAMTP staff and coaches has been enjoyable. Plus, everyone out there on Saturday mornings along the lakefront is supportive and motivating.
The ultimate drive of the NAMTP is to raise funds for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC). Would you please consider sponsoring your favorite writing runner and help AFC in the process? Please go to my Web site (www.firstgiving.com/rossruns) while I run to Florence.
Thanks.