That's right, we're nuts..

One thing led to another this past weekend and my sister & I both signed up for the Disney Marathon on January 11th, 2009. We weren't even drinking at the time. We were actually at a Running Shoe store getting some specialized shoes. This brings a totally new meaning to the term "Reach Goal" considering I only run about 3 miles at a time.

After doing some research it looks like it IS possible, so long as I keep increasing endurance and then following a 16-week preparation as a regimen right before the marathon. It includes mind-boggling runs of 18-miles in the middle of the week 4-weeks before race date as a prep (that would be the week before Christmas), and then casual 6 and 8 mile days.

Now, I know you think I am crazy by now, and you are probably right. BUT, if you know me then you can't count me as a drop out for this. I will definately be there on January 11th barring any debilitating injuries! It is something I never thought I'd do in my life, PLUS, my dad told me I flat out wouldn't be able to do it - so, you add those two together and I've got enough fuel burning to run a triathlon.

If any of you want to join me and my sister, please let me know and I will e-mail you all of the information - and we could all go on the same 16-week regimen leading up to it. Look at it this way: No matter how sucky your marathon time is, you're going to be in the best shape of your life.