I am so confused by marathon training programs.    I have 3 of them in front of me and two are too hard, one is too easy.  I worry about just doing the easy one because I feel I won't be prepared but I don't have 12 miles in me this Saturday.    I think I'm going to put my hopes in Hal Higdon's hands and assume he is right with his program and maybe I'll just bump up some of the miles if I feel ready. 

Running gear is expeisnve, $94 for shoes, $35 for a runing bra and $9 for socks.   It's important to have all the right gear though, there is nothing worse then getting 5 miles from home and having your running bra give you blisters or have uncomfortable feets.   

Another problem I have is the heat and humidity, it gets to me.  The hazy hot and humid days of this city are awfull.  Fortunately most of my runs are close to the water and I get a breeze from time to time but I can't seen to hydrate enough on the hot days and I run poorly.  

My only wish for the marathon is cool weather.  I need to do some research on American Indian Cool Weather Dances and have everybody I know do a cool weather dance for me.   Historically it could be as high as 94°F or as low as 20°F .   No point in worrying about that right now. 

I told my sister about Zippy's episode with the baby bird and she said Pit's are breed to be aggresive.   We laughed and laughed.