Ok...I'm registered for a half marathon on 5/31. There is a marathon I'd like to do in October. I used to be a runner way back when but the aging process really hurts sometimes!!! My deal is, when I sign up for it, it's real. I pseudo-signed up for this marathon...ie I entered all the info and then closed the window.

I know I probably have too many past injuries to make running distance a lifetime goal. I think if ever I were to do this, it should be now. It'd be 3 months from the half and I'd be closer to there than I would be normally. I've done distance cycling events and I know the psychological factors involved when everything hurts and you seriously question your sanity...heck. I've even cried quietly to myself when climbing hills on the bike.

Do I sign up? DH, who is patient and all says to wait until after the half to see how I feel. I'm of the sort that I go in bull-headed then build up to it. I don't like the intangible and signing up means I'm committed. So, do I do this? There are walkers. Many walkers. I won't be last I don't care one bit about time, I just want to finish and feel good about it.

As a last sidenote, my latest long run was 9 miles. It hurt...OH how it hurt! But it's more than 3 mos until my half and it'd be 6 months from the full. My muscles never hurt but my ankles/knees do. I guess my justification would be "I could always walk if I had to".

I think I need to be enabled. This "enter" key must be utilized But honesty is always appreciated.