Gettin' crafty

My new Nathan Speed 4 fuel belt FINALLY came in the mail yesterday. I'm so excited about having it with me on Saturday's long run. It's far too hot to be running for an hour + without water / sport drink.

Because I'm impatient, I ordered the small -- because it was the only one in stock at Performance Bike -- knowing it would be, well, too small. I figured I'd be able to rig up some sort of workable extension. 

Luckily, I figured right. I purchased some industrial-strength velcro to add to (what I believe is) the front. With the extra few inches, the belt fits comfortably around my hips, AND puts the bottles low enough and farther back enough that I won't constantly hit them with my arms. 

The belt has a small pouch in front and a larger pouch in back to carry keys and -- I hope -- a Hammer gel flask. If I use it to bike, the pouch is also perfect for my mp3 player. 

The start

This blog will document my physical, emotional, mental and perhaps spiritual journey as I train for the Bass Pro Marathon on Nov. 2. I'm following the John Bingham / Jenny Hadfield plan and am trying to trust it will get me to the finish line!

Right now I'm terrified about the thought of training through summer heat. This will be my first full summer running, and I'm finding I much prefer the snow! I did order a new fuel belt (since my camelpak needs help being cleaned!), so hydration shouldn't be an issue. 

I'm hoping to shed a few pounds these first few weeks of training. I was sent the wrong size World Vision racing singlet in April and desperately want to be able to wear it for this race.