I still haven't decided what Spring marathon I am going to run, but I continue to plug away at a somewhat organized training plan.
Here is what I accomplished during week number two:
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Once I get a minute of spare time, I plan on typing up all of the workouts that I am doing for my Absolute Body Conditioning and Boot Camp classes. Typically I am able to do most of the workouts in those classes, so I would like to be able to reference them.
Who knows - maybe I'll even update my "workouts" page so others can give them a try.
So back to the marathon debate.
Since I haven't decided yet, maybe I should open it up to a vote.
Here are the three marathons I am looking at:
1) Wisconsin Marathon
So back to the marathon debate.
Since I haven't decided yet, maybe I should open it up to a vote.
Here are the three marathons I am looking at:
1) Wisconsin Marathon
Date: May 5th
Registration Fee: $72.99
Hours from Home: 5 hours
Why I like it: Fairly flat with a few rolling hills, smaller race, a lot of people seem to PR on the course, great views (course is along the lake), close to Milwaukee and Chicago
Why I hesitate: Out and back, along the lake - could be windy
Why I hesitate: Out and back, along the lake - could be windy
Date: May 6th
Registration Fee: $90 if I register by 1/30, $105 by 4/20
Hours from Home: 8 hours
Why I like it: 4 runners from town are going, I would potentially have my own personal pacer
Why I hesitate: I've heard the hills are pretty, well - hilly
Date: May 12
Registration Fee: $45 by 3/31
Hours from Home: 6.5 hours
Why I like it: Pancake flat, on a trail similar to the Kewash Trail which I run on quite often, smaller race, very affordable, great reviews, and close to my Mom's (thus eliminating hotel expense)
Why I like it: Pancake flat, on a trail similar to the Kewash Trail which I run on quite often, smaller race, very affordable, great reviews, and close to my Mom's (thus eliminating hotel expense)
Why I hesitate: Few spectators
Remember, I am trying to qualify for Boston early so I can, as I said to another runner the other day, just get the BQ out of the way (like it is that easy), and then run some fun runs later this summer.
I know I've asked before, but which would you choose?
Truth be told, as much as I want to join the others for Cincinnati, I am really leaning towards the other two.
