Running a Marathon


Yep, you heard right. Jan 2009 Disney World Marathon. We decided to have our mid-life crisis early to get it out of the way !! Anyway I thought I'd write it down to show my commitment to it... 
I once ran 16 miles over some steep hills (what was normally my bike route) so I know how much fun it can be.... who am I kidding?? I was 17 and fit then!!

 Think positive... keep moving forward !! (now repeat 26 times!)

Comments

Daisy said…
OMG. You are freaking insane. I love the idea of it though. Can one walk instead of run?
November 1, 2007 at 1:17 PM
Frog said…
I hope so LOL!!! There is a time limit of 7 (I think..) hours, so you have to be fit enough to not drop dead!
November 1, 2007 at 2:15 PM
Shana said…
When you ran that 16 miles, who was chasing you?
November 6, 2007 at 4:29 PM
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