After more than 3 years on the bench I’ve decided to take the plunge again. Today I signed up for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon. The event will be held on the 6th July ‘08 — which from today means I have a total of 80 more days to prepare.
I’ve been back into running training for a few weeks now, and have been really enjoying it. Lunch time runs are really helping since I don’t have a great deal of time in the evenings to run.
As of next week I’ll be aiming for 7km runs at lunchtimes for all 5 working days. I’ll take a rest-day on Saturday to hang with the family, and I’ll be aiming for a longer run on Sunday afternoons — probably around the 20 to 25km mark.
It’s exciting and scary knowing that I’ll be putting myself through hell again, but I am looking forward to it. It can’t possibly be harder than the last one I did. After all this one is flat and shouldn’t be freezing temperatures.
Wish me luck guys! And feel free to join me on the big day if you’re up for it 
April 16, 2008
All the best!! I know how the feeling is, from the time you start training till the time you cross the finish line. I managed my first half marathon last year - it was exhilarating.
April 16, 2008
Thanks very much mate. I have a tight timeframe so I’m hoping I’ll make it through non-stop like last time. Would love to do it under 4 hours though.
I agree with the feeling of exhilaration. I was extremely emotional at the end of the first one as well. I reckon I’ll be close to tears this time round as well. I shall keep you posted
Are you looking to do another half marathon?