Training- Melinda

Well I had my personal training session and it went great. We talked about my knees and running in general. It was really informative and learned that I havent really been doing anything to strengthen my legs for running. ha So that was good. He showed me things to do to help and strengthen my ligaments and joints and to prevent injury. He said even though I felt good running the 10 my body is not used to running and eventually if not stretching and strenthinging these muscles will eventually cause strain on my knees, ankles, hip and feet. So that was really good to learn. I am meeting with him again today to put all of what he taught me into play. So Im excited about that. I have really been struggling to think if I should push myself and do the marathon in March. I dont feel ready but feel like I could do it,but dont know if that would be the smartest and best thing for my body, since my training has been not adequate enough. Ive really just didnt want to let you guys down. But then I had to think but do I have to prove...nothing right. So I am now considering doing the Austin half marathon. I went to my parents house today and thought about running from my house to theirs and got really excited that. So I know have a new passoin for running and am excited to keep working on it. What do you guys think. I really want to continue training and do a marathon with you guys. Its really hard to back out and I dont feel 100% about it. UHH... but I have learned alot about my body and self. Im actually pretty frustrated. I dont want to say yes or no now. Actually I am going to ask the trainer if I can run 13 this week and run from my house to my parents with out injury. I feel determined. I really am pationate about this now!