I've done one of the most excited and terrifying things I've ever done before. I just registered for my first full marathon! Crazy, right?! I've been talking with my running coach and he thinks I'm ready and able to do this, so I'm transitioning into the marathon training program of our running group and I was trying to figure out which marathon I should run. My first half marathon was at Disneyland, so I wondered if I should make my first full marathon at Disney World. The only problem with that is I would have to wait till 2013 to run a marathon with the current race schedule I have right now. I really don't want to wait that long, so after much thinking and discussing with a few friends and my running coach, I signed up for the Portland Marathon this year which occurs on 10/9/11.
And I already know my bib number! 8640
This was a huge step for me as I was one of those people who first said "I hate running and don't understand the people that do run", and then turned into "Yeah, running is okay. I've gotten used it and have enjoyed a few races, but never will do a full marathon", to finally a person saying "I love running and can't imagine my life without the running activity and I really really want to finish a marathon!". It's amazing how if we just let go and give something a chance, it can change our life forever!
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