While running the Ottawa Half Marathon on Sunday I was grinning ear to ear each time I passed a sign directing the marathoners one way, the half marathoners the other. I have no good memories of running the 2014 full marathon and I was almost giddy at not having to follow that route this year.
While running the last stretch of the half marathon along the canal I told myself maybe I should consider starting to focus on 10k races. Who really needs to run for 2 hours or more???
And today, I picked my next full marathon. Go figure. And I picked Hamilton… seriously.
We runners are nuts!
Woo Hoo Kristi! Have you registered? What inspired you to choose to come back to the marathon?
Haven’t registered yet but probably will this weekend before I lose my nerve. I want one more go at it since my last one at Ottawa Race Weekend last year was such a bad experience. I want to do one like I did in Toronto – not fast but felt good at the end. Hoping the downhill/flat course along with cool temperatures will set me up for success.
We’re all rooting for you my friend. You can do this
Hey Rod – I think it is great that you are encouraging Kristi in the Marathon – but a warning – if you start talking to her about Ultra races I’m personally driving to Toronto to have a “discussion” with you! 🙂
Lol! Warning acknowledged Mike
I solemnly swear. May God withhold a BQ time from me otherwise.