When I first started dating Lee in 2006, he was training for the Chicago Marathon. I thought he was completely nuts and mighty good-looking. I never in million years would have thought that I’d be running next to him for 26.2.
When I went to support Lee run his first marathon, I realized the magic and aura a marathon brings to ones life. I was so inspired that weekend; I knew I had to join in on the fun. For me, there are so many things that make running the distance totally worthwhile.
- The location: How often do we get to go on vacation for ourselves? Usually it’s for a holiday or graduation or something. Choosing destination races are the perfect excuse to take a “you” vacay.
- The swag: There are a couple of really great races that give the hook up when it comes to race packets. We have gotten backpacks, t-shirts, water bottles, etc. So fun!
- The crowd: Ever have that dream where you are on top of the world and tons of people are cheering you on? Yeah- that happens at these races. Try putting your name on your shirt and everyone will be cheering your name!
- Fellow runners: We HEART the running community. With the help of Twitter and Facebook, it’s super easy to hook up with fellow runners attending races. Have you heard of our Chicago Marathon Twitter T idea yet?
- Feeling of accomplishment: Uhmm hello! Running 13 + miles is A LOT. Not many can say they can do it yet along wish to do so. Give yourself a pat of the back or by those cute smiley face stickers. You deserve a “job well done.”
- New wardrobe: Its bound to happen…train for a race, you will be losing weight.
Why do you sign up for half and full marathons? What races are on your list for the rest of the year?
