Day one of researching the the 2012 Boston Marathon, showed that I haven't allowed myself adequate time to train and qualify for it. So my new long term goal is the 2013 Boston Marathon. The first step in reaching this goal is training to complete my first marathon on October 16, 2011.
I just registered for the Mount Desert Island Marathon! (http://www.mdimarathon.org/)
A month ago I ran the New Bedford Half Marathon with my finace', Tom. I finished the race in 2 hrs and 10 min, averaging about a 10 minute mile. In order to qualify for the BM 2013 I need to complete a certified marathon in under 3 hours and 45 minutes to have the greatest chance to make the cut. I'm going to have to step up strong!
The Mount Desert Island Marathon will be my first attempt, and my goal will be to complete it (no time goal). I'll use this finishing time as a baseline to how much i need to step it up for the BM. I plan on completing the MDI marathon for my birthday this October, register for another one next spring 2012, and the a 3 attempt to qualify at the end of the summer of 2012.
Then in September of 2012 I will register for the 2013 Boston Marathon!
Training start date is still set for this upcoming Monday! Here goes nothing (or everything).
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