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Wow! I've been busy the last couple of days and was unable to log onto the RA posts...and I'm blown away by all the support! {group hug!} I'm glad I switched to this running log! I am encouraged by all your comments and encouragement! On top of the running schedule, I am also using my 1hr lunch break at work to walk around outside, get out of the office. We have a nice little lake, I do about 4 laps/hr. After careful consideration I have devised a running plan outlined below. A morph of Hal Higdons and Marathontraining.com plans...the 18 week build-up begins 7/16/07. So far I've stayed the course, and am getting myself into writing down everything I eat on an index card, and logging it on Fitday.com. Trying to stay w/in 1,500-1,700cal/day for fat loss, but maintaining enough energy for my runs. I may have to up the carbs as the mileage increases...we'll see (any advice?) Week Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total 6/18 xt 3mi 3mi 3mi xt 3mi 3 mi 15 6/25 xt 3mi 3mi 3m i xt 3mi 4 mi 16 7/2 xt 3mi 3mi 3mi xt 3mi 5 mi 17 1 7/16 xt 3mi 3mi 4 mi xt 3mi 5 mi 18 2 7/23 xt 3mi 3mi 4 mi xt 3mi 5 mi 18 3 7/30 xt 3mi 3mi 4 mi xt 3mi 5 mi 18 4 8/6 xt 3mi 3mi 3mi xt 3mi 7 mi 19 5 8/13 xt 3mi 3mi 3mi xt 3mi 6 mi 18 6 8/20 xt 3mi 3mi 4mi xt 3mi 7 mi 20 7 8/27 xt 3mi 3mi 4mi xt 3mi 7 mi 20 8 9/3 xt 3mi 3mi 4.5 mi xt 3mi 7 mi 20.5 9 9/10 xt 3mi 3.5 mi 4.5 mi xt 3mi 7 mi 21 10 9/17 xt 3mi 3.5 mi 4.5 mi xt 3mi 8 mi 22 11 9/27 xt 3mi 3.5 mi 3.5 mi xt 3mi 8 mi 21 12 10/1 xt 3mi 4 mi 4 mi xt 3mi 8 mi 22 13 10/8 xt 3mi 3 mi 3 mi xt 3mi 9 mi 21 14 10/15 xt 3mi 4 mi 4 mi xt 3mi 10 mi 24 15 10/22 xt 3mi 4 mi 4 mi xt 3mi 11 mi 25 16 10/29 xt 3mi 3mi 4 mi xt 3mi 12 mi 25 17 11/5 xt 3mi 3mi 3 mi xt 3mi 6 mi 18 18 11/12 xt 3mi 3mi 3 mi xt 3mi Half!!! 25.1

Thanks Bonkin! I joined the Jiggles Dave

Welcome to RA!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I really appreciate all the well wishes and input. Looks like many of you are quite the Inspiration! I'm feeling really good! It's Friday evening, and beautiful, breezy, warm summer evening here in ol' NJ. I've stayed clean on my diet all week. Just tweaking how many calories. Runs going well...life is goooood! Have a great long run this weekend! Dave

slbryand, you should probably make your log public so we can se what you've been doing... BTW, 20:16 is a very good 1st 5k time!

hi, njdave! welcome to RA! i'm slowly getting back into things after some knee issues, but i hope to be @ the philly half in november, too! ps: where in nj are you? i'm in jersey city & highland park (weird combo, i know)!