I turn 70 this year. Last year one of my daughters (who was preparing for her first marathon) suggested we run one together to celebrate my 70th birthday. I ran 3 marathons in my 20’s, so I knew what I was up against. Long story short, I said yes, and since that day I have been running again regularly in preparation for the marathon. I will co-opt this blog and chronicle my running journey as an ad hoc journal for a short time. I appreciate your understanding.