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    Hey, there’s a new issue of iRun out!  It’s the Marathon Issue.  This seems like an appropriate time to mention that I’m at it again – I am training for another marathon.

    Maybe the smart thing to do would be to take more time, you know, maybe take a year off from training just to build base and strength.  Get to the point where a “normal” week for me includes a lot more mileage than it used to, and I don’t want to cry during boot camp anymore.

    But after my first marathon that was a complete disaster, and my second which I didn’t even finish,  I’m a bit like a dog with a bone.  I just can’t drop the idea.  I feel like I’ve got something to prove to myself, even though I am not really sure what.  If I figure it out, I will let you know.

    Don’t get me wrong, I am not like a fly at a window who just keeps bashing into the glass over and over – I am trying new things that will hopefully help.  I’ll share some of the more interesting (to me, anyway!) stuff with you over the next little while.  I am also really excited about the new blogs here at iRun because they’ll be a great help – they’re not all listed there yet, but keep checking back!  I will be!

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    A runner for just over four years, Karen has already completed a marathon, two half marathons and a variety of 5k and 10k races. She describes her first marathon - the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon last September - as "a nightmare." However, she met a very interesting person in the process - a man named Sydney who was running his 152nd marathon! Although the race didn't go as well as planned for Karen or Sydney, he showed her that no matter how experienced a runner you are, you can still have a bad day. "Does that mean we shouldn't bother to prepare, or maybe just shouldn't bother at all? Of course not!" says Karen. "In the end, it is what we make it." We like her optimism!

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    1. Good for you Karen! I wish you the best of luck with your training and I am sure your next marathon will be a more pleasant experience.

    2. I’m looking forward to your second marathon finish.!!! We’ll all be cheering you on, or running with you !!!

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