Joel
2008-05-03 18:33:01
I have run several(7) marathons in the last two years after 30 years of smoking. I agree that the training is the hard part. If you do it right then the race is a victory lap. I, however, love the training. When possible I run with partners and we talk about all kinds of things from religion to politics. My first marathon I trained with my two oldest children (son 27, daughter 25)and we had a great experience.
What is too much? If I pull a Forrest Gump and “just start running”.
Seriously I think as long as you keep it in perspective why not challenge yourself. When I am training for a race, no matter what else is happening I have a goal and a reason to keep going.
