Saturday, I completed my New years resolution. I ran in the Country Music Marathon. I only ran the half (13.1 miles) but that what I had planned.
I was runner # 22031 and I was grouped in corral #22 with a wave start.
I have always been a recreational exerciser. All of the sporting events that I have been a part of have basically been a precursors to getting together for a beer. In some instances (softball) the beer flowed during the event. This marathon was a different beast.
Between the gear (yes there is gear besides shoes), supplements, energy boosters (gels, beans), diet suggestions (pro-carbs, fruit), and race format (time chips, numbers, bag check, wave start) I was lost. At the end I had a hard time stepping up on a curb I was so sore ,yet; I started next to a 79 year old and two blind guys that ran behind a dude holding a bungee cord.
Overall, it was great. It was an elite racing production and very well organized. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get back in shape. There were many newbies and out of shape people walking so you wont look weird if you aren't in perfect shape or if you don't have running gear, but you do need good shoes. I think I am doing it again in 2007. I may even go to San Diego and run the Rock n Roll marathon. Seriously it was fun and welcoming to all.
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I was runner # 22031 and I was grouped in corral #22 with a wave start.
I have always been a recreational exerciser. All of the sporting events that I have been a part of have basically been a precursors to getting together for a beer. In some instances (softball) the beer flowed during the event. This marathon was a different beast.
Between the gear (yes there is gear besides shoes), supplements, energy boosters (gels, beans), diet suggestions (pro-carbs, fruit), and race format (time chips, numbers, bag check, wave start) I was lost. At the end I had a hard time stepping up on a curb I was so sore ,yet; I started next to a 79 year old and two blind guys that ran behind a dude holding a bungee cord.
Overall, it was great. It was an elite racing production and very well organized. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get back in shape. There were many newbies and out of shape people walking so you wont look weird if you aren't in perfect shape or if you don't have running gear, but you do need good shoes. I think I am doing it again in 2007. I may even go to San Diego and run the Rock n Roll marathon. Seriously it was fun and welcoming to all.
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