I am about 73% sure that I am going to start training in a week or two for a 50k (30 miles) in Chicago at the beginning of April. I am at that point in my life where I realize that I'm not going to be able to fight forever - but that time is not now. The thought of being able to run 3.8 miles further than the 26.2 I did in October seems once again, out there . . .
My wife didn't freak out quite like I had planned so that was encouraging. I have been looking at training plans. There is one that would start in January but it seems quite aggressive. I am leaning towards a marathon training program just amping up my long runs a couple of miles.
Once again . .nobody is making me do this. I am not trying to impress anybody. I am not going through some sort of mid-life crisis. I like myself when I am pushed and I like the feeling of being connected to my maker.
I could start training for another marathon and try to run faster . .but why? Even faster by 45 minutes would still be slow . .so what's the point? I'd rather go slow and long . . .mark my words . . .when I whoop 30 miles I'll start training for 50.
