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Help! I may have lost my mind!!!

Lisa Carroll

Lisa Carroll

Lisa Carroll
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I was talking to my High School BFF today, and she mentioned that in just 15 weeks she would be turning the big 40. So I ask, "how are you going to celebrate?" She says "Oh, by doing my first ever half marathon, in Cali, on the coast. You should join me."

"What???" :sense

So here I am actually considering training for a half marathon, and flying from Europe to LA to do it. Personally I think I am crazy. I am still trying to work up the stamina to actually run a complete 5k. So why in the heck do I think I can complete 21K in 4 months???

And to top it off, I think DH will actually be really disappointed if I don't do it. And DS totally didn't mind that Mom would be gone for 7 days to do it.

So, should I do it? Anyone done a half marathon before? Any good training plans out there? I have an Iphone and really want an app that will tell me what to do and when to do it.
 
i think you can do it, too. and so worth doing so you don't regret NOT doing it - kwim? :)
 
Will you regret not doing it???!!! If so - DO IT!!! You only live once girl, and what an awesome thing to say you completed a half marathon at 40 (that is assuming you are roughly the same age as your friend!) ;)
 
thats so cool and i`m sure you can do it... i never could haha... go for it!!!
 
I would totally plan the trip, go to LA... fake a broken something-or-other and then be sure to cheer for you friend at the finish line... then go shopping! Ha ha! :)
 
OMG yes you are crazy!! But wow how exciting!! go for it!

(LOVE Karen's idea though...that would totally be my plan!)
 
Karen said:
I would totally plan the trip, go to LA... fake a broken something-or-other and then be sure to cheer for you friend at the finish line... then go shopping! Ha ha! :)
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That sounds like a great idea!!!

Thanks for all the support. I took the plunge and signed up today. Still can't believe I am doing this, but the race looks like a blast. My goal will just be to finish. I always dreamed of being a runner, this should be a good start towards that goal.
 
I think I have to agree have you
Lost your mind lol but saying that I don't run for a bus.good luck I'm sure you can do it
 
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