A 1/2 marathon, am I crazy?  Yep, I think so!

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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.

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