and we're off to the races...

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It's 52 days until the Portland Half-Marathon.  I know this because, for the fourth time now, I have created a training calendar filled with ambitious and optimistic entries, like "run 6 mi. w/ 4 mi. at tempo pace."  This fourth incarnation of my training schedule is slightly different than the first three, as I am now completely out of time to waste.  It's now or never.  For the past few weeks, I've run into numerous impediments to my training: ear infections, out-of-town weddings, new episodes of True Blood to watch on HBO GO.  But no more.  Tomorrow I will rise at the crack of dawn, put on those Nikes I spent so much money on, and just do it.  For 52 days.

Joining me in this ridiculous quest, is Jon.  At least he better join me.  I may have created this blog, but by god, he better add to it.  I don't think I will be able to run bravely on unless I know someone else is wheezing and aching and getting a stitch in their side right along with me.  So Jon - here we go.

Over the next few months, we'd like to ask you a favor.  If you read this blog, and comment, and encourage us, and make fun of us when we're being idiots, and occasionally remind us why this was ever a good idea - we might just make it to the finish line.  So, please follow along.  Feel free to throw us some advice.  If you've heard of an awesome new workout, or food, or piece of running gear that you want us to try and write about, let us know.  We are here to entertain you.  That is the one thing I feel confident we can accomplish. 

We do not undertake this quest lightly.  We know there will be obstacles and temptations thrown in our way.  Like snooze buttons.  And microbrews.  (Bottles of red wine for Jon).  And crappy days at work, and Ben & Jerrys ice cream, and TV, and girls who look really hot in spandex shorts and make you look like an overheated bag lady as they run past you.  (I mostly meant me there.  Jon, I don't think you look like an overheated bag lady.  And, if you ever do, for the love of god - post pictures.)

Anyway, here we go.  See Jon and Erin run.

-e

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