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Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who has supported me through this journey. Training has been going well. I have not missed a long run once since I have started.

Just this morning I reached my fundraising goal of $1,000!!!! Hopefully there is more to come.

Once again, thanks to eveyone for you support whether it has been in the form of a donation or words of encouragement! All of it has been a huge motivator.

Running shoes during marathon training

http://saltlakerunningco.com/home/training/articles/getting-a-shoe-ready-for-a-marathon/

Soldier Field 10 Mile

Just ran the Soldier Field 10 Mile this past Saturday. I really didn't have a set goal in mind for a time, I just wanted to finish.........Well I finished and I am alive so life is good. Coming out of the tunnel and finishing on the 50 yard line was an awesome feeling, Da Bears!

Soldier Field 10 Mile
1:35:07 overall
9:31 per mile pace

http://resultsarchive.active.com/pages/oneResult.jsp?pID=131555667&rsID=128753

New Shoes/Socks

Nothing better than a fresh pair of shoes and new socks! Gonna get a few runs on them before the Soldier Field Ten Mile on Saturday.

   New Balance 870

+ Smart Wool Quarter Length Sock
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= Happy Feet

2012 Summer Running Shoe Guide

Do you like shoes? I like shoes! Check out the 2012 Summer Running Shoe Guide

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-400--14340-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-ShoesandGear-_-SummerRunningShoeGuide

Bananas vs Sports Drinks

Bananas vs Sports Drinks

How Upper Body Workouts Help With Running

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-263-266-14116-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Training-_-UpperBodyWorkouts

Happy Hammies

http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-1-0-5,00.html?bcpid=780919303001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAABjSC4E~,YBF36HfcFnZG3Km2fMmu_93aEc_Lzuro&bclid=1352465354&bctid=1580202152001&cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Video-_-HappyHammies

Running With Dogs

http://www.runnersworld.com/topic/0,7122,s6-238-527-0-0,00.html

Caloric Intake During Training

Caloric Intake During Marathon Training | LIVESTRONG.COM

Snack Foods for Runners

Snack Foods for Runners at Runner's World

Feelin' Lucky?

Feel Lucky About Your Next Run at Runner's World

Music to Run to

What gets your butt moving? I would love to hear what everyone runs to. Punk music is usually my choice. Rise Against, Cigar, Face to Face, Alkaline Trio, Lagwagon are my go to bands. But...having grown up on the streets of Northbrook ; ) .....Three 6 Mafia, The Game, NWA, Snoop and Dre definitely find their way into the mix.

Here are a few other lists I found online that may help build your running library.

100 Best Songs To Run To

Best Running Songs

My Alzheimer's Association Fundraising Site

http://act.alz.org/site/TR/ActiveEvents/IL-GreaterIllinois?px=6252121&pg=personal&fr_id=2101

Just a Little Intro

Hello all! I wanted to start a blog to track and share my experiences of training for my first marathon. I want to thank all of my friends and family who have supported me up to this point with my running. Most importantly, I would like to thank my wife, who has run 2 marathons! She is the one who has inspired me to get into to running. Lastly, I have decided to run the marathon in support of the Alzheimer's Association.