Journey To St. George

Just accepted into the 2010 St. George, UT Marathon. This will be my 19th marathon since 1976. In all those years I have never qualified for Boston. I need to run a 3:45. I have run faster but never fast enough for my age group. Now 55 I still need to run a 3:45 which will not be easy. I have been injured and have gained weight since my last marathon in October of 2008 Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee. I need to be able to get from 20 mile weeks up to 40 mile weeks. And I need to go from 180 to 160 by mid August. I know I can do it. Just have to keep at it. I ran 6 miles today and will go for 8 tomorrow. Keeping my heel healthy will be difficult. I just got a new pair of Saucony stability shoes which felt great today. BootCamp with Karen Cosgrove starts next week. Need to strenghten the core. I am hopeful and willing to put in the training. I now have a goal. Time to go for it!