hellodolly
03-22-2006, 02:01 PM
Anyone ever run a marathon, attempted to, or even strongly considered it?
I signed up for the Marine Corps marathon in DC two years ago, started a solid regime, got up to eight miles a day and then crapped out because it was just too much work at the time and I got lazy. Lost my 80 bucks sign up fee.
I would love to try again. But I think this time i'll join some running club to keep me motivated.
Trish
03-22-2006, 03:21 PM
Go for it Dolly!!
I have cousins that run marathons....one of them has done the Boston marathon many times....and he's run ultra-marathons....I think they're like 50 miles.
I'm in awe of people with that much stamina and dedication.
hellodolly
03-22-2006, 03:26 PM
I'm in awe of people with that much stamina and dedication.
Me too!! It seems so hard to do, and I think that's why I want to do it!
The Boston Marathon is supposedly one of the hardest races. I heard you have to meet a certain time requirement to even get into the race! :eek: LOL My goal would be just to finish!
Romina
03-22-2006, 07:56 PM
I've never done it, maybe some day, but before that I'll have to exercise a lot! :D
hellodolly
03-23-2006, 11:37 AM
OMG, two people died??? My luck that would happen to me :rolleyes:
I know what you mean about the knee problems, too. Whenever I run for any length, the next day my knees are killing me. It might be the shoes.
hellodolly
03-24-2006, 08:33 AM
hey Mouse! Do you live in NY??? :D
Emzak
03-24-2006, 10:51 PM
My old bones will crap out on me after the first quarter mile! :D
Hubby, on the other hand, used to run in a bunch of local marathons. He hasn't done one recently though.
