I will be running my first official marathon on Sunday. That first marathon will be the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio.
Years ago, I said I never wanted to run a marathon. That was when I thought running 20 miles was too long. Also, I said that I didn't have that much time to spend running.
My running has changed so much since I said that 3-4 years ago.
I have increased my mileage. I went from 50 miles a week to 100 miles. Running 20 miles is normal daily mileage for me. I have run three ultra marathons (two-50K's and a 50 mile). I have a 24 hour race coming up soon and I plan to run another 50 mile race in the fall. I figured since I can do and did that, I can finally run a marathon.
I will be lining up Sunday with others running their first marathon. I'm feeling confident about the distance because of the three ultras under my belt. My plan is to have fun. One thing I will miss while running a marathon are the ultra aid stations. My favorite items at ultra aid stations are bananas, M&M's, peanut butter sandwiches and flat pop. The most I'll see at aid stations Sunday is water, Gatorade and GU.
A marathon is still a long way to run, but I'm looking forward to the new experience.
Years ago, I said I never wanted to run a marathon. That was when I thought running 20 miles was too long. Also, I said that I didn't have that much time to spend running.
My running has changed so much since I said that 3-4 years ago.
I have increased my mileage. I went from 50 miles a week to 100 miles. Running 20 miles is normal daily mileage for me. I have run three ultra marathons (two-50K's and a 50 mile). I have a 24 hour race coming up soon and I plan to run another 50 mile race in the fall. I figured since I can do and did that, I can finally run a marathon.
I will be lining up Sunday with others running their first marathon. I'm feeling confident about the distance because of the three ultras under my belt. My plan is to have fun. One thing I will miss while running a marathon are the ultra aid stations. My favorite items at ultra aid stations are bananas, M&M's, peanut butter sandwiches and flat pop. The most I'll see at aid stations Sunday is water, Gatorade and GU.
A marathon is still a long way to run, but I'm looking forward to the new experience.
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Just a Sunday long run for you Deloris. Run strong and have fun, best of luck to you!
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