Time to sign up for another marathon!
I think you'll all agree that it's about time I got back to talking about the running a bit more. It's not that it hasn't been happening, I just haven't been training for anything. I'm still running 4-5 days a week, 4-7 miles at a time, but it's not leading up to anything. Not necessarily a bad thing, but there are races I want to conquer and it's time I put a few on the books for 2010.
So, I'd love your suggestions for super awesome 1/2 and full marathons. Please tell me 1) what makes this race better than others? 2)why that location (city/scenery)? and 3) what is the don't miss attraction when you visit the city for said half/full marathon? I like to travel places for races so I not only get to push myself physically and mentally, but also explore a new part of the country.
A few on my radar are:
1) Napa Valley Marathon Can you say beautiful with a hint of wine?
2) New York City Marathon I heart NYC.
3) California International Marathon Flat and fast? Yes, please!
4) Cincinnati Flying Pigs Marathon I've heard it's awesome!
5) Seattle Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon for a possible blogger meet up. I'm not so psyched about the location (hilly), but I'm all for it if I can do that 1/2 AND meet some blogettes!
Thanks for your help!
So, I'd love your suggestions for super awesome 1/2 and full marathons. Please tell me 1) what makes this race better than others? 2)why that location (city/scenery)? and 3) what is the don't miss attraction when you visit the city for said half/full marathon? I like to travel places for races so I not only get to push myself physically and mentally, but also explore a new part of the country.
A few on my radar are:
1) Napa Valley Marathon Can you say beautiful with a hint of wine?
2) New York City Marathon I heart NYC.
3) California International Marathon Flat and fast? Yes, please!
4) Cincinnati Flying Pigs Marathon I've heard it's awesome!
5) Seattle Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon for a possible blogger meet up. I'm not so psyched about the location (hilly), but I'm all for it if I can do that 1/2 AND meet some blogettes!
Thanks for your help!
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I'm doing a 1/2 in Minneapolis in May so will start training for that on Feb 7th. I've also been running, but haven't trained since I did my last half on Halloween. I'm looking forward to getting back on the 'grid'. :)
Any interest in visiting the Nation's Capital??? :) I'd be happy to play tour guide *and* run with you, of course!
First Sunday in October, hailed as "The most beautiful urban marathon in the country", starts downtown MPLS. and ends downtown St. Paul in front of the capitol, runs along the Mississippi, around the Minneapolis "chain of lakes" and co-incides during the peak of the autumn leaf change. What's not to love? Oh, plus you'd be cheered on by thousands of sweet Minnesotans, just like me! (Full marathon/10k, no 1/2).