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16Apr/084

More Punishment

After more than 3 years on the bench I've decided to take the plunge again. Today I signed up for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon. The event will be held on the 6th July '08 -- which from today means I have a total of 80 more days to prepare.

I've been back into running training for a few weeks now, and have been really enjoying it. Lunch time runs are really helping since I don't have a great deal of time in the evenings to run.

As of next week I'll be aiming for 7km runs at lunchtimes for all 5 working days. I'll take a rest-day on Saturday to hang with the family, and I'll be aiming for a longer run on Sunday afternoons -- probably around the 20 to 25km mark.

It's exciting and scary knowing that I'll be putting myself through hell again, but I am looking forward to it. It can't possibly be harder than the last one I did. After all this one is flat and shouldn't be freezing temperatures.

Wish me luck guys! And feel free to join me on the big day if you're up for it :)

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  • Guest

    All the best!! I know how the feeling is, from the time you start training till the time you cross the finish line. I managed my first half marathon last year – it was exhilarating.

  • http://www.jroller.com/talonx Hrishikesh

    All the best!! I know how the feeling is, from the time you start training till the time you cross the finish line. I managed my first half marathon last year – it was exhilarating.

  • http://buffered.io/ OJ

    Thanks very much mate. I have a tight timeframe so I’m hoping I’ll make it through non-stop like last time. Would love to do it under 4 hours though.

    I agree with the feeling of exhilaration. I was extremely emotional at the end of the first one as well. I reckon I’ll be close to tears this time round as well. I shall keep you posted :)
    Are you looking to do another half marathon?

  • http://buffered.io/ OJ

    Thanks very much mate. I have a tight timeframe so I’m hoping I’ll make it through non-stop like last time. Would love to do it under 4 hours though.

    I agree with the feeling of exhilaration. I was extremely emotional at the end of the first one as well. I reckon I’ll be close to tears this time round as well. I shall keep you posted :)
    Are you looking to do another half marathon?

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