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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

111 Marathons in my life?

I am now listening to some interesting podcasts and this week I heard the Run Run Live podcast interview with famed runner Hal Higdon. Very interesting interview but as I was panting through mile number 2 on Monday, I couldn't believe what he stated. He has run 111 marathons in his lifetime. Granted he is an older fellow, I'm guessing in his 70's but still!!! Here I am 33 years old and have been in good health my whole life, which I'm totally thankful for, and am just now attempting not even a full, but the first HALF marathon of my life. That would be a lot of catching up to do!! My point being, that although, I can't see myself crossing 111 marathon finish lines in the life ahead of me, I was inspired!! My wheels began to turn and I'm thinking, why can't I attempt to train for a full marathon after I complete my first half?? I'm enjoying the training and I think I would enjoy accomplishing something that I have been toying with in my head for quite a few years. Now, I'm starting to seek out marathons in potentially September or October that would help to make 2010 a monumental year in personal achievements for me.
Training is going good. Sunday's 4 mile long run was a challenge to get used to. I've been training on the treadmill and running outside feels completely different to me. I thought I was going to pass out before I even hit the first mile, but after that, it seemed to roll by much faster. I like it outside much better, I'm not constantly looking at the miles to go and the clock. I can enjoy the fresh air and the scenery of the bay around me.

6 comments:

  1. Hi Beth! I was thinking about running the SB half, and searching around for info when I came across your blog. What an incredibly exciting year, you're planning! Good for you on that long run outside!

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  2. Thanks Elodie!!! Let me know if you decide to run the SB half. It would be inspiring to see someone else there actually running that I know! Maybe we could taste some wine at the party after the race.

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  3. Hal Higdon is my hero! I would have loved to have heard that podcast interview. I have run in 5 marathons and plan to do one a year so I will certainly not be hitting 111! I love halves the best (I think.) Good luck on yours! Running outside is much more fun!

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  4. Good luck with your half and you absolutely CAN do a full this fall! Go for it!

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  5. It is kind of weird--I had the opposite problem as you. I've been running outside since September and when I had to get on the treadmill during some really cold weather, I about died! I ran a lot slower on the treadmill and it seemed like everything was hurting--my feet, my back, my legs. Weird! I guess it is just whatever you are used to.

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  6. I love Hal's training plans! Have yu checked in to them? I used his Novice, Intermediate and Advanced plans for my half marathons! They worked out great! Now I am using his Novice 1 plan for my first full!

    The Portland Marathon on Oct 10 is a good one if you are looking for a full!

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