It's official.

I've solidified a training plan I'm happy with. It's basically the "Intermediate I" training plan from Hal Higdon's website, minus the first five weeks and two of the harder weeks. (The plan includes two 20-milers separated by a shorter "long run." I pared it down to one 20 and remove the shorter run in between as well.) Last week I ran 12 miles and did an equivalent amount of aerobic cross-training. I am scheduled to run 31 miles this week.

I am open to completing some "mileage" on the bike if I feel a potential for injuring myself by more than doubling what I've been running recently. I was averaging 50% more than this weekly mileage three months ago and, although I have not been running as much, I have been staying strong, limber, and fit. Crossin' fingers, I should be able to make the jump.