Of course, hearing my friends talk about their marathons always makes me get that "marathon itch". But I know there is a lot I need to improve, including dropping a few (or 30) pounds so I'm don't have to carry around all that weight when I'm running. It's better for my health too... not just running. lol. I mean, you can see where my priorities are!
So I decided that I would just focus on weight and also getting my running feet back under me. I've been training for half marathons and it's weird when you struggle during a 10 mile run after you have done all these marathons! But that's how it is. You have to get used to this stuff again.
And after thinking about it for a while and considering several fall marathons, I have decided to run the Grand Rapids Marathon in Michigan on October 19th. And I registered for it yesterday! Yay! I swear I just wanted to jump up and start training right that minute (but I was at work, and training doesn't start until June). Anyway...
It actually took me a while to finally hit the confirmation button on the page. Nerves and fear creep in! But I took the plunge and did it!
My confirmation email |
When Derek finds out, he will happily "slap" me! Although he is not the abusive type so I suspect it will be a playful one... maybe.
I've actually been to the Grand Rapids Marathon twice, just never to run it on my own. I helped my good friend Kelly run it in 2011 (my very brief recap). I saw a few miles in the middle and helped out the last 5-ish miles at the end. Then in 2012, I helped my friend Becky run the last 6 miles of the half marathon. I guess it's now my turn to take part in the event!
After Kelly ran the Grand Rapids Marathon |
Have you done the Grand Rapids Marathon? What were your thoughts on it? If you haven't...maybe you will join me this year!
Yay! Can't wait! I am hoping to run too!
ReplyDeleteThe Grand Rapids Marathon is amazing! I'm so glad you're going to run this event!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Looking forward to reading about your training!
ReplyDeleteExciting! I've heard nothing but good things about this race, and the FAQs on the website are hilarious. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine running more than a 10k - but so excited for you! Will we ever get a break with this weather??!!
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