These running shoes and I are going to be very well acquainted this year.
It’s official (sort of) — I am training to run a marathon. Well, a half marathon. Thirteen-point-one miles. I haven’t actually put in the paperwork yet, but I’ve mentally committed myself to running the Detroit Free Press Marathon. I’ve found a training program to get me from my current not-quite-two-miles-a-session running regime to actually being able to run 13.1. OK, so maybe some of that will end up being walked — as long as I don’t get swept I’ll be happy!
The coolest thing about this race? It’s international — both the half marathon and marathon include routes that cross over to Windsor and back via the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor Tunnel, which means I’ll need to find somewhere on my person to keep my passport. Hmm…
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I’m a married working mom of two living in Michigan and trying to find the balance between being a working mom, traveling mom, and just plain mom. I ravel for business and pleasure, and both with and without the kids. Contact me by email at teresa (at) teresajshaw.com.
Go YOU! I’ve been running for about a week now. No where near a full or a half. I might make the .1 one though
You have to take your passport with you? Ah, maybe that is where the 2,133 lanyards you’ve gotten at blog conferences or CVB trips will come in handy!
Good for you! Well, the .1 is still an important part of the race! A lanyard’s a great idea – I keep thinking the dreaded fanny pack might be in my future….
Go girl! I’m just starting to run (well, walk/job) and hope to run my first race sometime this year. I’ve started drinking green smoothies, and it’s given me tons of energy…you might want to try it! Best of luck!
YAY! So excited for you! Let me know if you need anything.
Cheering you on …
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Congrats! You’ll do great. How cool you get to run in two countries! I’m running a 1/2 this weekend on St. Patty’s Day.
Thanks!
Good luck on your race this weekend!
Oh, check out this Flipbelt. http://www.flipbelt.com/ I just got one and it’s SO comfortable. Should fit a passport card easily.
Very cool. Good luck training! As for the passport, get some running gear with big pockets that zip (though I’m sure border control will make an exception).
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