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my first marathon!

How long till the big day?

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So are you signed up for your first marathon yet? If so, when and where does it take place? Let the countdowns begin!

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  • California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA December 7th, 2008.

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  • I am only signed up for a 1/2 but that is a start (for me). I hope to go from there to a full. There is a full here in San Diego in May, 2009

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  • Feb 22, 2009 Sevilla, Spain the day after my birthday!!

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  • San Diego Rock 'N Roll Marathon, May 31, 2009 baby!!!!

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  • i am training for the "flying pig marathon" in cincinnati: 5.3.2009.

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  • Surf City Marathon February 1, 2009

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  • Cowtown Marathon on Feb. 28th

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  • I am an evangelist for this secret of carbo loading. http://tinyurl.com/9e88st Try this on your first marathon.That way you shouldn't hit the wall and you're much more likely to be back for a second marathon. :-)

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  • Tiberias Marathon's just around the corner (Jan 8th). I'm psyched!

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  • May 17, 2009 - the Colorado Colfax Marathon. Can't wait!!

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  • My friend told me about that one. I think I want to try it sometime. Be sure to post your thoughts about it when you finish.

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  • 92 days. In week 6 of training. First run of the week was really strong. Today's run....not so strong. http://wisconsinmarathon.com/ - May 2nd.

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  • 50 more days

    Olathe, KS

    Olathe Marathon

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  • My race - Chicago - is still just under 7 months away!

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  • I am in the middle of a training plan for the San Diego on May 31st. I'm going to see how I do with the 18-20 mile runs before I sign up. If I don't feel up to it, I'm going to continue with long runs and train for the CIM in December 09.

    Update : I have paid for it, I've got to do it!

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  • so they cancelled my first marathon, I was so bummed, I think I am going to sign up for the St. Louis one in 3 weeks!

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  • 29 days! La Crosse Fitness Festival here I come.

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    in reply to what Debra U. said:I am only signed up for a 1/2 but that is a start (for me). I hope to go from there to a full. There is a full here in San Diego in May, 2009

    Are you still running?

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    I am doing the LA Marathon on May 25,2009. But I am hearing a rumor that they might change the date AGAIN!

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  • I'm also running the Rock N' Roll. Can you tell me what your training strategy is?

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  • Rock N' Roll Marathon - MAy 31st!

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  • SF Marathon... 1 week today!

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    I am running in the Detroit Marathon on October 18, 2009.

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  • Las Vegas Rock-n-Roll Marathon, Dec 6th, 2009

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  • Amsterdam Marathon October 18, 2009

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  • Philadelphia Marathon -- November 22, 2009

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  • Countdown to Whistle Stop Oct. 9th 2009 Full Marathon Start: 40 Days, 21 Hrs, 24 mins, 18 secs, 17, 16, 15.. Can't Wait!! I have all the Countdowns to my Race Starts on my Facebook Page. :)
    Good Luck with your Race Everyone!

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  • yeah! 10/24/09 subic international marathon, clark pampanga philippines at 4:30 pm (yey! no sun!) exactly 42 days 9hours 11 mins....

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  • Auckland (New Zealand) marathon, 1 November so 47 days 15 hours and 34 minutes from this post ;)

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  • 1.24.2010...21 days!

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  • 20 June 2010 for me. 23 weeks. Still not sure I'm going to make it. I keep picking up injuries :(

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  • Colorado Marathon down the Poudre River on May 9,2010.

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  • 67 Days. March 21st. Los Angeles.
    I am so stoked I can't believe it. Did my first 20mi long run on Sunday- no problem! Ate beans, blocks and energy drinks the whole way and had enough left to kick it into high (ok 'medium') gear for the last 3 miles.

    Every day, a new injury to overcome. I guess that's what running is all about.

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  • Big Sur Int'l Marathon 04/25/2010

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  • in reply to what Sharon S. said:Big Sur Int'l Marathon 04/25/2010

    Oooh, I'm doing Big Sur too. It'll be my second marathon. Maybe we can meet at the race -- I think there are other DMers running.

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  • I'm signed up for the madison marathon on may 30th 2010 in madison, WI! Starting my training this next week!

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  • May 2, Tacoma City Marathon

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  • Virgin London Marathon 25th April 2010 (2 months, 9 days to be precise!). Am so so excited. If I complete this I have promised myself that I will do the other 4 big world marathons! New York, Boston, Chicago, and Berlin!!

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  • Chicago Marathon 10-10-10! Can't wait!

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  • Marine Corps on Halloween no less!

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  • LI Marathon 05/02/2010

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  • I'm running my first on May 30. Vermont City Marathon. Training is going well. I've done my first 20 miler and I'll have two 21s and a 22 before the big day. I joined a running club (Colonial Road Runners, Abington, MA) and that has made all the difference. It would have been very hard to do this alone. Instead I get the benefits of all their experience as well as a group of first timers that are undertaking this journey together. Good luck to all the First Timers!!! Happy Running!!!

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  • Apalachicola, FL - Run for The Bay on October 23rd and the ING March 2011.

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  • Buffalo Marathon May 30th, 2010. 27 days to go. Running my first marathon on my 23rd anniversary.

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  • in reply to what Jim P. said:Buffalo Marathon May 30th, 2010. 27 days to go. Running my first marathon on my 23rd anniversary.

    Good luck Jim!!

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  • 10 days!!!! May 15th. I was planning on it being November 28th, but got anxious so I switched my half to a full.

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  • 51 days! Rock & Roll Marathon in Seattle....06/26/10

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  • in reply to what Joanna G. said:I am in the middle of a training plan for the San Diego on May 31st. I'm going to see how I do with the 18-20 mile runs before I sign up. If I don't feel up to it, I'm going to continue with long runs and train for the CIM in December 09. Upd... read more

    I was the same way... i wanted to see how i would do after 20 miles... i felt ok, so then i was like hmmmm should i or shouldnt i.... then i just paid for it, so i had to do it no matter what

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  • Novermber 28th, 2009 Seattle Marathon,
    March 2010 Mercer Island Half Marathon
    May 2, 200 Tacoma City Marathon

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  • I'm running the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon - October 2nd, 2010

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  • Vermont City Marathon in 3 weeks. Bring the taper!

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  • Williams Route 66 Marathon, Tulsa, OK, November 21, 2010.

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  • MCM Ocotber 31, 2010!!

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