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I was supposed to run the 1/2 marathon in Cincy in two weeks. Three weeks. Something like that. I didn’t prepare. However, I am prepared to place blame and list excuses. So here it goes.

• Too cold to train.
• Work is too stressful to train and eat right.
• Work is too busy to train during the week.
• My Saturday’s were given to Melissa for her training.
• 16 weeks ago I thought I could train for it in 12 weeks.
• 12 weeks ago I thought I could train for it in 8 weeks.
• 8 weeks ago I thought I could train for it in 4 weeks.
• A month ago I had myself convinced it could be done.
• It can’t.

While all these excuse are, well they are actually excuses, it doesn’t make up for a lack of will. The reason I am not prepared is because it was harder than I imagined it would be in January. When I finished my 1/2 in October I was on top of the world. Better physical and mental shape I had been in for years.  I think perhaps I am in worse shape now, one year after deciding to do the 1/2 in October 2008.

I am not sure why. I only have excuses. Not a real understanding.

On my agenda, perhaps walking the 1/2 in Cincy in May. Also running the Lou Cox 5k with my oldest son on Memorial Day. I am sure about the Lou Cox, not sure about walking the 1/2. Stay tuned. I will let you all know.