Well 8 weeks and counting. Today starts the intense training (intense to me anyway!). Just ran my three miles, it was really not bad out at all. I really do like to run, it helps clear my mind and I feel like I am breathing again. The problem I had today was that I did my workout with Joel yesterday and my hamstrings are sooo tight that it made my lower back hurt which made me run a little different, which made my knee hurt, etc,,etc.  Oh well I didn't stop or walk so I figure that is good.  Saturday starts the distance group- we have to run 4 miles, which is the farthest I have ever run, I am a little intimidated but I don't care if I am last, I AM RUNNING 4 MILES! I will keep you posted on that. The following weeks it is 6 miles- luckily I will be in Jamaica so at least I won't be cold. Talk to you all soon.