way back, but not to far back

History.
I first decided to run a marathon back in 2004.  I dedicated that year to accomplishing the goal of completing a 26.2 mile run before the age of 30.  At the time I decided to drastically change my diet, workout routine and lifestyle.  At the time I was an avid weight room junkie.  Spent most of the time trying to hit that 300lb bench mark, which believe it or not I hit 350lbs a year ago without spending much time in the gym.  Anyways, the diet consisted of just chicken breast, tuna, rice, noodles, vegetables, fruits(no salads lol), and lots of oatmeal.  I cut out all of the good stuff like beef, oh I missed those burgers from Chesters.  Imagine no sweets, mm those large hershey almond bars, sodas, beer or even eggs and bacon.
At first I would run 2 to 3 miles every other day for about 3 times a week.  Eventually I was hitting the track daily, I mean nightly.  It wasn't unusual to be out running around 12-1 o'clock at night.  At that time I was up to about 4 to 5 miles a day sprint pace.  Eventually would throw in a 12 mile run, which was easier than it sounds on paper or this pc monitor.

Currently I don't believe the journey to this next marathon will be as extreme, yet we will have to wait and see.
Join me in the journey to the next marathon if you like.  I will highlight daily exercise events, diet goals, and struggles with both.  People can use this as motivation.  Hopefully I can encourage others, maybe not to run a marathon but to think about fitness.