Comparisons

I have talked to quite a few now abuot my goal of "running" or as I like to say...getting through the marathon without them closing the course on me! Its interesting to think about just how far 26 miles truly is. I would have to run back and forth to my office twice to equal the same distance as the marathon. I would have to run from Kings Island all the way to the river to equal the marathon.

So it got me thinking of the furthest distances I have EVER done. Back in high school, I ran something called the 24 Hour Marathon...it was a team event with 5 guys and 5 girls...we did a relay - every mile you passed the baton to the next. Once you dropped out, you were not allowed back into the relay. I ran a mile every hour or so for a total of 21 miles over that period. We thought that was amazing back then...and still do! I do believe I ran a race for a solid hour once back then and completed close to 8 miles on a track. The past couple of years, I have completed the 13 miles for the half at a much much slower pace...which also seems incredible to me.

I certainly hope I can up my game and complete 26 miles in less than the 7 hours that is required. If I can end up closer to my goal of 5...I would be ecstatic!