David Barry

Hey there! Welcome to Dave's world of running! I started the blog as a way of sharing my experiences as I embarked on a journey towards running my first full marathon. On Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham, Alabama I ran 26.2 miles and successfully completed my first FULL MARATHON. That may not be a big deal to some but it was to me. And now, THE JOURNEY CONTINUES! I will attempt to update my blog following my training runs and fill you in on the highs and lows, the aches and pains, and to steal a phrase- "the thrill of victory and agony of defeat!" Hopefully there will be more highs than lows and more victory than defeat. The one thing I know for certain is that there will be aches and pains! I am also an avid coffee drinker and my Facebook friends have long followed my coffee recommendations. Those will continue here. I am also an acknowledged "foodie" and love to cook. I will attempt to keep you updated on the new and hopefully delicious foods I cook as I learn more about proper distance running nutrition. See you on the road! David