Well I have recently started kind of sort of training again, so I figured it probably made sense to update my blog. I say kind of sort of because I ran this morning (the third time in the last few weeks) and am planning to start running a couple of times a week, but am not training for any event in particular (at least not any 2011 event). As you may recall, I decided to take this year off completely from racing due to the birth of my son last September, and I have to say I absolutely stand by that decision. I have been working out pretty regularly (usually four times a week), but most of my cardio has been the elliptical machine or the stairmaster, which is just not the same as running (plus on a per hour basis, neither burns as many calories). I also like the fact I can just throw on my running shoes, head out my front door and go, as opposed to being subject to my gym's hours and having to walk the ~10 minutes each way.So on to this morning's run. I just did my standard two-mile loop twice, and did not time myself (once again, I am having problems getting satellite signals on my Garmin Forerunner 205). I felt O.K., but I am definitely slow (which not running for I don't even remember how long will do to you). That said, and it almost shocks me to say this, it reminded me how much I miss running! Now that the weather is finally starting to turn I actually ordered a new pair of running shoes this afternoon (see the picture above), and will definitely try and hit the road/treadmill at least a couple of times a week. The plan remains to try and finally qualify for the Boston Marathon at the 2012 Chicago Marathon, but as for right now, this is just about staying in decent shape and enjoying myself...