A 1/2 marathon, am I crazy? Yep, I think so!
So as some of you have heard on Twitter and Facebook, I might be signing up for the December Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica! Hubs and I would do the 1/2 marathon (run/walk). I have never run in my life but I do some jogging with the Walk Away the Pounds dvd’s I do at home and have done 3-5 miles with those that are mostly walking. The head fitness coordinator at our gym who we have known for quite some time is going to bring me a training schedule and get me started on the treadmill. Yikes! I’m so nervous even talking about it. It will definitely be a major challenge and I’m going to see if I can’t find and sign up for a local 5k and/or 10k before heading to do the 1/2 marathon. If anyone is in the Chicago burbs and know of any races coming up or want to join me in one, please let me know!
I have been doing some research the last few days and have found and been given a few website links to visit and I have been making a list of possible accessories I will need. I think I am going to go ahead and buy the Garmin Forerunner watch but need to read a bit more about it. Do you have a Garmin? I will also need a pair of running shoes (most likely New Balance, my go to brand!), knee braces, etc. Oh and of course I would love to have a treadmill at home too! Do you run and if so what are your most needed accessories?
I am shocked that the trainer and hubby think I can do this because I just don’t feel it yet. I am over 230 lbs and wonder if my weight and bad knees will affect how I train. I am going to try my best but I keep saying I really think I should only do the 10k. We shall see! Let’s see if we can even book a room at our favorite resort first and then decide.
