Kacie - It must feel great for you to be able to feel almost back to pre-injury form. I don't know how you manage to find the time to get everything in. You must be super organized and totally committed to your training routine.

I originally began my marathon training with the same running friend that I did my half with in the spring. She was having knee problems and decided to concentrate more on the biking for now. I decided to keep on the plan and shoot for a Nov. or Dec. marathon. The plan was set up for the "Indianapolis Monumental" on Nov. 7th. I have not registered yet and now I am thinking that I may just switch to the "Rails to Trails" here in Wisconsin instead. Much less travel time and more low-key event. Sometimes I think that just in case this is my only marathon that I may want to pick a bigger, more destination type marathon. Maybe not doing that this time will keep me training for the next one.

While I miss the warm summer weather for everything else it does seem like fall is an excellent time to get out there and run. Sounds like everyone else here is feeling the same way.