i'm jealous theres no way I could do that... seriously. Man. I thought I could run damn well myself, but after seeing that, thru the hills... wow! nice man, win that marathon!
Win? No. Finish? Hopefully. This will be my first marathon. I'm not running races to win, just to see how far I can push myself.
Actually, you'd be surprised what you can do if you just try. I never would have thought I'd be able to run these distances a year ago. I had not really run in nearly 17 years when I started regular workouts last August, but, by November, I had completed my first half marathon. Training takes time and dedication, but it pays off.
I grew up near PV and often trained in the hills for high school cross country...I think returning to live here helped get me running again. I hate the hills, but they help a lot with the training both mentally and physically. Trails are a lot more fun than roads (and easier on the legs), so I try to get on them whenever possible.