Sarasota Marathon Details etc...

In case you haven't figured it out, I am planning on running my first marathon on March 2nd 2008 in Sarasota Florida. I have been visiting Sarasota since I was just a kid. My grand parents live only a half block off the race course which will make for an easy view for them. :)

The Sarasota Marathon starts at the John and Mable Ringling Museum. It runs south towards Bayfront Park then out to St. Armands Circle. Then turns around in Ken Thompson park then back to Ringling.

Here is some additional Info:

• Marathon Course Map- 2008 Course!
• Course Narrative with Pictures
• Turn By Turn Street Directions
• Spectator Areas

I am sure you will hear more about this from me... Stay tuned, this could be the start of some great things to come!



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Now playing: The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet with Butterfly Wings
via FoxyTunes

83 days doesn't seem that long

Ran my first 5 mile run today! IT went good. I should hope the next one goes a little better. Managed a 48:10 for the 5 miles. That works out to a 9:38 pace. Acceptable by me :)

Well off to clean up and watch some football. It is a cold and lazy day here!

-me-

Snow Days....

It is closing in on Winter here in Indiana. The season's first snowfall came this week. We got about 2-3 inches on Tuesday night and Wed morning. It was kinda nice.

Tuesday night we where all out a little later than normal so the kids where up past 9. This meant that they slept in on Wed. We actually all slept in since our alarm clocks (all 4 of them, you know the rugrats...) didn't wake us up. I woke up at 7:15 and am supposed to pick up my carpool co-worker at 7:30.

I scurried out to clean the snow off the jeep, and went to work. Meanwhile Rachelle got the kids up and ready for school. They where excited because of the snow and wanted to wait outside. Apparently until about 8:05; their bus usually comes at about 7:50... Turned out that there was a 2 hour delay and the kids had no morning kindergarten. Guess us first time school-ager parents have learned to check out the TV / website from now on. :) I think it turned out ok, except that Rachelle didn't get her time that day.

Today was extremely foggy so another no-school day... Tonight we are supposed to get another 2-3 inches. Who knows what tomorrow brings.

Till next time,
-matt-

Marathon Training

Just checking in quickly to let you know that the training is going well!
Yesterday I did comfortably ran 4 miles. I am happy with the progress I have made so far.