After registering for the Detroit Free Press Marathon the most natural second step is putting a training plan in motion.  I sat down with a calendar and made a countdown to race day.  I’ve ran one marathon before, but followed the plan set forth for me by my running Dad.  This plan is not the traditional set-up that most marathoners plan.  Not unlike my half-marathon training I have my own plan, based on some traditional training, but edited to suit my life.  I also know that I need to keep it flexible, because my life needs to be.  I’m both anxious and excited. Detroit, here I come!