Comments on: The Marathon Journey

By: Lakefront Marathon: Spectator edition « Running Toward Something New

Lakefront Marathon: Spectator edition « Running Toward Something New — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:05:17 +0000

[...] was a race I was supposed to run. I was supposed to attack 26.2 again. Several weeks ago I decided not to run it. I was going to run it with my totally amazing friend Sara. When I decided not to run it I promised [...]

By: Finding my Inner Fish « Running Toward Something New

Finding my Inner Fish « Running Toward Something New — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:10:31 +0000

[...] not quitting running or anything crazy like that. I’m just not running the marathon. I’m switching things up a bit. I’ve been talking about and thinking about getting back [...]

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:15:52 +0000

Definitely. I already promised Sara I would be there for her all weekend.

By: FindingMyHappyPace

FindingMyHappyPace — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:08:19 +0000

I often think back to my spring marathon and wonder if I should have done what you just decided here. There’s a lot I regret from it. I think you’re being proactive by deciding now, before going through with longer training miles. If it’s not fun, it’s not worth the energy.
Maybe we can organize a really great cheer section for our friends running it?

By: arnikolas

arnikolas — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:08:50 +0000

I’m happy for you that you made the best decision for yourself. The worst thing you can do is force it and end up hating something you love so much.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:47:59 +0000

The tough thing I’ve found about marathon training is that your heart has to be in it 100%. I’ve had some down weeks as well.