Well, I've signed up for another half marathon, the Monster Dash, and Art's going to be doing it with me. Hooray for having someone to peer pressure you to stick to your training plan!
I wasn't sure how much running we'd actually being doing together... if we'd actually like running together or how our paces would match up, but so far I've really been enjoying it. A few times I've left him behind for the last quarter mile or so, aching to just get those last few blocks done so I can stop. Last night for the first time, he wanted to leave me in the dust. He's getting faster. Generally, though, we're good running buddies, even though I fear he will soon outpace me. He's far more built for speed than I am. I am built for plodding along for a very, very long time.
I'm also back on dailymile (and got Art to join!), which is great for keeping me honest about my training. Plus it never hurts to have some nice people remind you that you can do it when you decide you can't.
Speaking of thinking I can't do things, back in October, I announced I was going to run the Twin Cities Marathon, which is clearly not happening, at least not this year. I can't decide if I chickened out because I was afraid of the time commitment or not being able to it. Probably both.
Sigh, maybe next year.
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I chickened out of doing a full marathon because of the cost and the time commitment. I'm starting to think that doing the Minneapolis Marathon might be better for me than the Twin Cities Marathon. Even though I'd have to start training a lot earlier, I think I'd rather be doing my long runs in the spring than over the summer.
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