Who am I?
My name is Brian and I am a 45 average runner. I can easily run a 5-10K at 9:00 mile pace. When I train properly, I can run those distances below an 8:00 pace/mile. That is the problem; training properly. I always get sidetracked and rarely follow through with my training plans. My latest failure was my second marathon. It was the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on November 8th. I was WAY undertrained and I knew it. I still went ahead with the race even through my longest run leading up the the marathon was 13.1. I had severe cramping in both calves that made me go into a medical tent for 20ish minutes. I had to walk the majority of the last 6 miles. It was rough. But today is a new day and this blog is going to be about my intention of becoming an above average runner who feels comfortable enough to say that I am a marathoner.