I've been geeking out about the Malibu Marathon, viewing videos, reading blogs, looking at maps of the course, then transition markers on to maps & viewing terrain, satellite (google earth is the best) & elevation charts. Hahahahahaha go ahead and laugh! I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to drive to the courses I was about to run. I have to draw the line some where right? If I decide to do this one,to the best of my internet abilities, I will know of every hill in the race. I take less time choosing an outfit than I do researching a potiential race. My poor friend Ann, who has become a great mentor to me, has her phone blown up with a dozen text messages about the race course. It's as though I've gonna coco for cocopuffs! Don't even get me started on the weather!
Haha this made me laugh :-)
ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only crazy person that did this!
I messed up for Madrid though as I was blinded by the Rock 'n' Roll concept and signed up regardless of the hills....If only I had known then what I know now!
Crazzzzzy right?! But it helps me work through my run if I think I know what I am doing.
DeleteI ran the half at Malibu last year and my hubby ran the full. It was so much fun and the views are GREAT! I'm a scenery person and this was my kind of race. Plus, finish at the beach, get a beach towel, and hang out? Yes, it was perfect. It's definitely a hilly course, but in my thought worth every hill.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paulette! I've heard it's pretty windy too after the sunrises. Can't wait to sign up!
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