Here I am, recovering from my morning run and thinking about the next race I should sign up for. I guess you can call me a 'runner' although I am not as consistent as most ACTUAL runners. I run a few miles a couple times a week, but only if I have a race coming up. Otherwise, I'm lucky to get in one run a week. I am a PRO at making excuses and having other pressing things to do. Which brings me to my dilemma: Should I try for the NY Marathon next year???
Here's the thing, I have run so many 5, 10 and 12K's that I have lost count. I have also done 2 half marathons (so I guess technically, I've already done a marathon!) But again, I am not the most consistent. I don't generally 'train' for said runs. I normally just go out and do it. Even for the half marathons...I know, Im crazy! I am a pretty athletic person, which is why I think I'm lucky enough to not have to build up my endurance. For me, its more of a mental thing. Although, when it comes to 26.2 freaking miles, I think my natural athletic ability is going to abandon me around mile 13 and my mind will probably give out shortly after that!!
I really just have to think about my time management. If I can commit (REALLY COMMIT) to running at least 4x a week, while increasing my distance, I think the NY Marathon would be do-able. It's just so easy to make excuses when you have kids. Oh and I should probably mention, I live on the West Coast!!! Yeah, not only would I be kicking my butt running all the time, but I would also have to account for travel time, expenses and time zone changes. I have also never been to NY! It's always been a dream of mine, and what better way to see the city than punishing my body doing so?!
~Heres to the NY Marathon in 2014~
(maybe)
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