Twenty-six miles and three hundred and eighty-five yards…the distance I’ll be running next spring for the first time. After finally reaching a point in my life where running has become enjoyable, even serving as my “sanctuary,” I am preparing myself to train!

How do you do that? For those of you interested in running, I have compiled some valuable resources to help you (and me), whether or not you are training for a marathon.

Hal Higdon is a master marathon runner. After running 111 marathons, I’ll take his word for it. Not only does Hal actively participate in running, but he also has 34 published books, many of which include books about running.

Another source of good information comes from Runner’s World. A lot of information is available for just about everyone, whether or not you are a runner. Do you need equipment? What about information about health and nutrition? Do you lack motivation? Runner’s World is the place for you to visit.

I have really enjoyed a monthly newsletter sent directly to my inbox from Active.com. Good information about nutrition and health-related matters have helped me learn about what I should (or shouldn’t) be eating.

Finally, blogging with others about running has offered a new world of information.
• http://completerunning.com
• http://runningandhealth101.blogspot.com
I’ll add more as I find them.

Hopefully, by compiling a lot of information and researching all I can, I’ll be ready in the spring of 2007 to run my first marathon!