As I sat on the couch this evening, contemplating my couch-potato-ness, I realized that I should run again. Running is like meditation. There aren't rules to confuse me and it doesn't take too much coordination (though I still manage to fall and sprain ankles/faceplant from time to time). But there's also this incredible sense of fulfillment, cardiovascular fitness, killer legs, an excuse to eat more ice cream after a long run... The list is endless.
So I moved myself from the couch to the computer and discovered that there is an OUTER BANKS MARATHON! And it's in November! And walker-friendly (which, to me, means that slow people like myself are welcome)! It has a 7 hour, 40 minute time limit. And I can almost guarantee that you, oh unknown internet reader, can finish in under 6 (which was the limit in Lincoln).
So right now it's just an idea, but an exciting one that may just turn into my next goal. I still have my marathon training stuff from when I took the class, and there's tons of info. available all over for training plans. But I think I'll need someone to run with.
So... want to run with me?*
*Cough* AbbyandAmy *Cough*
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Adrian says he's in... but I'll believe it when I see it.
I never did XC - my friends did and I couldn't even think about it. I did sprints for a year and then I was a thrower... and horrible at both! But marathons are for everyone! :)
just so you know, i declined an "automatic" berth to the varsity girls soccer team my senior year in high school because having to run 6 miles for "tryouts" was just too far.
and i was in shape back then.
I think you'd enjoy being a spectator at this one more than Lincoln because it's so scenic and there's a lot to do between "rest stop" breaks.
Also, you probably won't be having a deer attack you the day before the marathon, which might help with the nerves? ;)