I am so proud of everyone for writing! I love to blog and it is fun to have other people to blog with! Misty and I decided even though we are not doing the HTC we should all continue to blog our progress. I love it, it keeps me in check and I have got to get in shape for my wedding! This week so far I went for a 2 mile run with Misty on Sunday. I took yesterday off but today I ran 2.5 miles in 30 minutes. Every time I get on the treadmill I improve! Darcy can you post the link to the website you found that you mentioned at the end of your blog, or is it http://www.marathon-training-program.com/ what you listed above? My goal is to train 4-5 days a week and keep improving more and more. I am still running 3 minutes at 5.5 then walking 2 min at 3.5 but every time I find I can run longer. This morning I ran 3 minutes, then 5 minutes, then 6 minutes, then and 5 again with 2 minute walking in between. I am hoping by next week to cut walking to 1.5 minutes. Kitri can you keep me informed on any other runs you know of that are around Portland. I would love to train for a 5k or 10k. Maybe we could all do one together 