Marathon Numero Three-o

[madbard]

Executive summary: Drove up to Sacramento, ran the California International Marathon, drove back.

I missed my running peeps duckierose and aprilbegins but still had a reasonably good time. I got to the starting line around 5:30, and was one of the first people there. It was COLD, despite the awesome long-sleeved running shirt that the marathon provided. I

Comments

[sicarii]

Nice!

I'm going to run a 5 mile trail course with hills in April, and I have no experience at all. I'm starting my training this week, and I'm scared to death.

[madbard]

Although 5K is a more typical starting target distance, there's no need to be scared. Start small, build gradually. The nice thing about running is that you get better very quickly.

[katestine]

The race was well-organized. Mile markers at every mile, and plentiful water stations whose frequency increased at the very end.

I never realized how spoiled I am, having only run races with the NY Roadrunners. On the other hand, I bet you didn't have to devote 10 mornings to running the year before (or pay $3k) to participate...

Also, congrats! What's the next one in the queue?

[madbard]

Whoa, you had to pay $3K to join a running group?

Anyway, thanks! Right now not much is in the queue aside from R&R, though there is a half marathon through the San Diego zoo that I'm considering.