I did an 18 mile run this morning. Only 10 weeks until my 1st marathon!

[General Zod]

I started running again a few years ago and decided to do a marathon this spring.

Today was very tough; it's the farthest I've ever ran at one time. 3 of my friends are running the marathon with me, so I've got a good support group.

Just wondering if there are any other DUers who run marathons.

[katinmn]

1. I ran one a few years ago.

Rocket City in Huntsville, Alabama.

I went there because it was at the right time of year. Didn't know a soul when I went but met lots of great people.

I have run halfs since then but don't want to put all the time in to training for a marathon again. I might change my mind though.

I know how much you've invested in training. The hay's in the barn.

Congrats!!

[LynzM]

2. Wow, awesome!

The furthest I've ever run was 4 miles, and that was years ago. That's awesome that you are working toward that, and have a group of people with you. How'd you feel after your run today? Oh, and good luck!

[General Zod]

6. I feel pretty good tonight....

...This afternoon, I was hurting. Took some Tylenol and got a back rub from my girlfriend(that helped a lot)

Thanks for your kind words. I'm so glad I started running again.

2 years ago I was up to 228 pounds; today I'm down to 190.

[Left Is Write]

3. Fantastic!

I'm looking into doing a local half-marathon in the fall. I don't think I'm up to a whole marathon yet.

[jrthin]

4. I really

envy you. I do 7miles/4 days weekly and would love to do a marathon, one day.

[Southsideirish]

5. Do you run and walk or just run all the time?

[General Zod]

8. I run all the way.

When I stared running again 2 years ago, I could only run a half a mile, then I had to walk. I've kept at it and built up my endurance.

[Elidor]

7. But you're General Zod! You can fly! You can FLY!!!

Kidding. That is an awesome run. Best of luck in the race.

[Dudley_DUright]

11. Race rules require the General to put a chunk of red kryptonite

in his shorts to prevent this kind of thing. :P

[fujiyama]

9. wow

thats amazing. 18 miles...

good for you. which marathon is this that you will do?

[General Zod]

10. The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon.....

.....Get to check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[B Calm]

12. My son is preparing now for the Chicago marathon. Its around the

22 mile you start hallucinating. So if you see spiders climbing up your leg, just shake them off..

[auntAgonist]

13. someday , maybe I'll take up running too ..

good luck to you!

[MattNC]

14. god that makes me feel lazy n/t

[nytemare]

15. I was a walker before acl reconstruction, can't do the marathon thing

Best of luck to you, that takes some great endurance. :)