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Training for a marathon this year?

I have run two marathons so far and am trying to motivate myself to get back into it this year. My last one was the Bank of America in 07 - Tampa so have to continue the trend to do one in 08. If anyone is training for one- I can use the encouragement and which ones you have run and or going to run. I am thinking of one of these- Chicago, San Diego, Marine Corp or New York this year. I have so much training ahead in order to get back into the endurance level I was at but would like to attempt to get there. Anyone who is training- I appreciate sharing your stories- encouragement as I am trying to motivate myself to get more mileage in as at 13 miles tops now!

Posted by Lea Swartz on 02/03/2008 07:26 PM

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11 Comments on Training for a marathon this year?

Awesome accomplishment, Lea! I have run 10 miles in one race before but never tired the marathon. The training and time commitment for me is too much right now. Ok, who am I kidding....the pain of the running is too much! :) Best of luck in your training and in the race!

02/03/2008 07:44 PM

by Calvin Neely, FLI Properties (FLI Properties)

Very good achievement. I was thinking about running the marathon in Disney and was up to 3.5 miles 3 times a week. But I fell off the wagon. I wish you better luck.

02/03/2008 07:51 PM

by Chris Frantz (Hernando County Real Estate - Exit Success Realy)

Good luck, Lea! I don't believe in running as it's bad for my knees and joints, but I walk fast... really fast, but I couldn't do a marathon. I do love my new Chung Shi shoes though... they are a full body workout and all you have to do it walk.

02/03/2008 08:58 PM

by Donna Harris, ASP (Re/Max HiNet)

That is fantastic! I personally have never run further than a half marathon but running is just so good for your mind and body.

your friend in Charlottesville

02/04/2008 06:36 AM

by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Property)

Hey Lea...you go! Here is a humorous series of blogs from Martin about his marathon training...What Was I Thinking (Part One): In the Beginning.

Best of luck on regaining the endurance!

02/04/2008 10:09 PM

by Cris Burlew, Broker ~ St Pete Beach FL Real Estate (Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc.)

Lea this is so cool!I was also going to send you Martin's link...but Cris beat me to it...LOL

02/04/2008 11:13 PM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

I don't know which one I want to run in but I am starting to do a little training. Starting with the StairMaster and treadmill. Only because its been a little rainy here.

02/05/2008 12:02 AM

by Cindy Bryant~Houston's Home Staging & Home Stagers By Redesign Etc.~RESA~ASHSR (Redesign Etc., Inc.-Texas)

Lea have you thought about the training technic of muscle confession?? It is taking me about faster in 90 days I will be back to 12% body fat with a 32 inch wasteline again...... I will be wieghting around 185 let me know what you think and maybe we can share some ideas. I am a certified kick boxing trainer. Love to talk fitness.

02/11/2008 07:13 PM

by Will Merritt (Florida Mortgage Services LLC)

FYI there is a great running group called the Blue Sharks that meet at the downtown YMCA Sat 5:30 a.m. - as many as 40-100 runners show up. It has been a while since I've been there but great group, Fred runs it and it is free. Let me know if you need more info. Of course that means a mellow Fri night! :)

02/11/2008 08:21 PM

by Lea Swartz (Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc.)

Lea Bank of America Marathon- Gasparilla 07!

Thanks everyone for the support. I haven't picked a marathon this year but working on it....but I will (I know once I commit I HAVE to do it then hence the delay :)) Appreciate the inspiration- keep it coming! Here I am in pain last year!

02/21/2008 07:58 PM

by Lea Swartz (Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc.)

Yeah for you! You can do it!!! I am trying to run my first 5k this year and can just run a few minutes. I like stories like yours. They motivate me!

02/21/2008 10:09 PM

by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision)