If you've ever been around me for more than five minutes, you've probably heard me exclaim, "I love the Internet!" What's the latest thing tickling my Web fancy? The Akron Marathon... video.
It's a fast-forwarded video from the 2005 race just a few minutes ahead of the lead runners. I just watched it and reveled in still-fresh memories of last year's half marathon. Between the familiar streets and rocked-out music, how could I not be pumped for this year?
But then the video just kept going.
And going.
When the video hit the University of Akron campus, I remembered feeling my leg crack at that point and convincing myself there was no way I wasn't crossing the finish line. Cracked leg or not. And that's not even halfway for me this year.
On one hand, I feel like I'm running like a big girl this year; on the other hand, it scares the bejesus out of me.
It really shouldn't. It's only running, after all, and I have done it before. I'm not out to win any awards and my real goal is any time with a "4" in front of it. Like anything else, however, in the land of unknown, it's going to be a challenge to get over the anxiety and fears before getting to the meat of my goal. To run these 26.2 miles: (Check out the video at http://media.discoverneo.com/movies/marathon06.wmv).
Friday, September 12, 2008
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Hi there. I did the Akron Marathon last year, it was my favorite race. This year I am doing a half marathon.
You'll do a great job this year. I am so jealous, I really wanted to do it again this year...but I have already done 2 marathons.
I love the internet too!
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