Why train for a marathon?

Does a marathon sound like a really far-fetched goal to you?  If so, let me suggest that that's the very first reason you should run one!  By reaching as far outside your limits as you can, you set new, broader limits for yourself.  And of course, being the Possibility chick that I am, I think we don't have any limits, anyway, just the ones we impose on ourselves. 

I became inspired to run a marathon while I was in New York for a conference recently, during the same weekend the New York City Marathon was happening.  I ran in the crisp, autumn mornings in Central Park surrounded by marathon runners, it was very inspirational.  On Sunday, we were able to see the wheelchair racers and the first few women come in before we had to run and catch our plane.  My editor, Stephanie Gunning (www.stephaniegunning.com), actually ran in this marathon.  She finished in exactly the time she thought she would, and that was even MORE inspirational to me.  She makes it sound like running a marathon is EASY and FUN!  (As you may know, it is my belief that creating the life of your dreams should be just that: easy and fun!)  Keep an eye on my newsletter, I'll be sending out a link to an audio interview with Stephanie about how her marathon experience has changed her life soon.

I told you yesterday that my goal was to run 20 miles this week as part of my own marathon training program, and I just wrapped up that goal! Yay!  (Note to self:  Celebrate!)

Care to join me?  Stephanie recommended and I am following Hal Higdon's marathon training program at www.halhigdon.com.  Check it out, and Amp It Up!