I've been running for about a year and a half now, and with the number of races I've done (still to be determined, but probably in the range of 20-40) ranging from 5Ks to marathons, it seems like it's time to start writing about the experiences, if only to help other people choose races.
I love going on marathonguide.com to help pick my marathons (of which I've done three so far), but sometimes a blog is just more interesting, not to mention informative, to follow. I can't promise to be incredibly entertaining, as I've read a fair number of witty and clever blogs. Instead, I want this to be a place to reflect on what I've done as well as provide some feedback on my runs and races.
Just a bit of background on myself. I live in Atlanta, Georgia and work a demanding job (public accounting doing taxes) that has large peaks and valleys, so I expect there will be stretches during which I won't post, although as this becomes more routine, I'll try to keep them to a minimum.
I'm 25 and before a year and a half ago had never run, nor aspired to run, any sort of race in my life. I grew up a bookworm and did not play any sports. In fact, I've struggled with my weight most of my life, despite enjoying exercising on a fairly consistent basis. Running has given me an outlet. I consider myself to have somewhat of an "addictive" personality, and running has served to give me something healthy to latch onto.
Running wise, I aspire to run a marathon in all 50 states. How long that will take has yet to be determined. 3 down (Florida, Tennessee and California), 47 to go! Additionally, I am exploring the world of ultramarathons, and running my first on November 3rd, which will be the Nashville Ultra Marathon of 50 Miles.
I just ran a local half marathon, the Heroes 1/2 Marathon in Hampton, GA, and will be running the Shoreline Sport & Spine's Oktoberfest Marathon in Spring Lake, MI in two weeks, so I'll provide feedback on those in the coming days and weeks.
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