1/2 training

Well, I started training for the 1/2 marathon 5 weeks ago. It's a 12 week program so I'm almost 1/2 way! It's going well so far-I'm doing the Jeff Galloway training plan. I'm doing the 4:1, which is running 4 minutes and 1 minute. I didn't think I would like that method, but it is growing on me. I did my longest run ever tonight-6 1/2 miles. AND, I actually wasn't dying at the end. Hello, Jeff Galloway, I am a believer! =) I had a pretty decent time, in line with what he said I should be. I'm trying not to concentrate on time, just distance. I just want to cross the finish line. Well, let me clarify. I want to cross the finish line RUNNING, not crawling!

I'm trying to decide between two races. There is the Illinois Marathon in Champaign in April and the Rockford Marathon in May. Both are pretty much equal distances from me so that's no help. I'll be completely done with my training in time for Rockford and a few weeks short for Illinois. I have to decide soon to send in my registration!