I appreciate it, really, santiago. That's the kind of narrative I hoped was lurking out there; although sorry to hear that the injury scrubbed your first half marathon. Glad you seem to have that ironed out now. And your progress and sticking with it are awesome!

Don't know if you'd subscribe to any of his notions (I'm still sifting through it all) but I've started reading Run for Life by Roy Wallack (wife got it for me for my birthday). So far it's been an interesting read. Wish I could say I've finished it but have about three books going at once now and haven't done well on any of them.

You mentioned intervals . . . haha, I'd forgotten how much I hate intervals but how necessary they are. Just did a set down on the HS track yesterday for the first time in about ten years. Ugh! Give me roadwork or hills.

Good job, man! And keep at it - - wanna hear about your half- and full-marathon adventures.