Wow, this running weather is motivating! This morning was cool and crisp and made for a great 8 mile run. It motivated me to pull out my training log and start plotting my course (goal). It’s time to get back to work. I need to get my base mileage up again before the heat sets in…starting in mid-summer can be brutal. I signed up for the Runner’s World Challenge at the Philadelphia Marathon 2011. It will be my second official (jumped in with a friend once) time running this race. Philly was my first marathon ever so I was excited to learn that Runner’s World had chosen it for the fall. I missed the San Francisco RW Challenge last summer due to my husband donating his kidney that same weekend (the nerve:). I later met some of the runners on a Philly reunion run and then decided that I wanted to be a part of it for another race. Although it lacks the intrigue of a new destination, it provides close proximity and the added bonus of sleeping in my own bed. This has become for me, no small amenity. I have struggled at mastering the travel/sleep/race art. I look forward to meeting new runners (from both this area and otherwise) and gaining added insights/support on training/racing offered by Runner’s World. I am also hoping familiarity of the course and weather will serve me here. I promise to report on the whole Runner’s World Challenge experience for those entertaining the added expense for your next marathon.
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It’s a great race and you’re right–sleeping at home before a race is the best. Enjoy the experience.
I’ve been wanting to do a RW’s challenge for a while now. I can’t wait to read about your experience.
Sounds lke a great race and it is a great idea to do a race close to home. It is cheaper, no training interruption, no jet lag, no time zone change to adjust to, no change in temperature and family and friends can be there to watch you finish strong. Really the only advantage to travelling for a race is…well, to travel! You made a good choice – good luck with your training and the marathon :)