Day 29

Off day today, did 20 min of light yoga.

Read some interesting posts on coolrunning.com newbie discussions. A runner of 30 years experience urged all newbies to slowdown-first cover distance at slow speed and then increase speed gradually. Was talking to GB and it did work for her, she can run 10-15 min at a slower speed. I have to do 20 min tomorrow and am hoping to run at 4.5mph but if not may have to come down to 4.3mph. Most of the people agreed with his advice and shared their own experiences. So now I dont feel bad about going at a snails speed.

The challenge to not eat packaged foods ended even before it started. GB thought i meant packaged foods like breads etc also, whereas I only meant the processed snacks, so she did not take it up. We talked about it today and maybe she will join me. This is what happens to most of our challenges, they rarely see the light of the day because one or the other is not in the mood to make the effort. So actually this marathon preparation is doing pretty good, tomorrow will be 30 days completed.