Post by marathondude on Mar 19, 2009 15:53:49 GMT -5
Kiki’s a Marathoner!
Participants at a marathon fall into several categories. There are veteran marathon competitors who have raced many times at the marathon distance. Other runners have some marathon experience, but are still learning how to race well for 26.2 miles. Top level racers at 10k and the half marathon are moving up to test their mettle and endurance. And then there is a final group that has grown in recent years – those joggers and walkers who have set a goal to complete a marathon. They have trained their best, are a bit nervous at the unknown road in front of them, but nevertheless set out on their quest of four, five, six hours or more to earn a marathon finisher’s medal. Christina “Kiki” McArthur participated in her first marathon in Austin, Texas and this is her account.
I started out my day by waking up at 4:45 a.m. which was 15 minutes before my alarm clock was set to go off. The night before I had laid out everything I was going to wear and attach to myself in the exact order I was going to put it on (yes I AM that OCD), so getting ready was completely stress-free.
For the remainder of this funny and inspirational story, visit www.garycohenrunning.com , click 'All in a Day's Run,' and then 'Kiki's a Marathoner.' Enjoy! And please chip in with stories of your first marathon.
Participants at a marathon fall into several categories. There are veteran marathon competitors who have raced many times at the marathon distance. Other runners have some marathon experience, but are still learning how to race well for 26.2 miles. Top level racers at 10k and the half marathon are moving up to test their mettle and endurance. And then there is a final group that has grown in recent years – those joggers and walkers who have set a goal to complete a marathon. They have trained their best, are a bit nervous at the unknown road in front of them, but nevertheless set out on their quest of four, five, six hours or more to earn a marathon finisher’s medal. Christina “Kiki” McArthur participated in her first marathon in Austin, Texas and this is her account.
I started out my day by waking up at 4:45 a.m. which was 15 minutes before my alarm clock was set to go off. The night before I had laid out everything I was going to wear and attach to myself in the exact order I was going to put it on (yes I AM that OCD), so getting ready was completely stress-free.
For the remainder of this funny and inspirational story, visit www.garycohenrunning.com , click 'All in a Day's Run,' and then 'Kiki's a Marathoner.' Enjoy! And please chip in with stories of your first marathon.