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y last race was nearly two months ago when I completed my first half marathon in early Dec 2008. As we welcomed 2009, I have been busy checking out race schedules for this year. While doing so, my mind was in a toggle state of whether to sign up for a full marathon in the Adidas Sundown Marathon or not.Advices from friends and family are divided into two schools of thoughts. Some think that it's a great idea to do my first full marathon in the night. The weather would be easier on me and the five months duration seems like a good time-frame for me to train up my body to achieve that mileage.
Others fervently oppose the idea of running at night. My sister believes that the body is accustomed to rest at night. With the actual race gunning off at midnight, she feels that I would be going against my body clock. My husband thinks that five months is too little time to double my distance from 21km to 42km. My mother? .. oh well, she generally feels that running too much is quite an ungirly thing.
I appreciate inputs from them but did a final check with my own body. I have to agree that my sister has a good point about running at night for probably 5hours when I am normally sleeping. Plus, I do agree that demanding myself to double the mileage in five months might be a tad too stressful a schedule for my body to train up.
With these considerations, I am giving the Sundown Marathon a pass and aim to complete my first marathon in December this year at the Singapore Marathon. I plan to run a few shorter distance races this year as I train up for the 42km. My first run for the year is already signed-up for. It's a 10km run around my neighbourhood on 15March09. Check out The Suburban Run if you are keen.
8 Ripples:
While I think you can easily clear the 42k, it is wise of you to pace yourself. My neighbour who did the Sundown told me that after the first 30km, you are expected to cross at least 5-6 overhead bridges which can be very challenging because your body is very tired by then.
I'm not sure if its the same run. My SIL happened to participate in the run last year. I only happened to know cos I saw her wearing the red adidas tee recently. Its really a great looking top but I understand that it cost around S$50 (registration fee) !! *faint*
I have yet to try to join a marathon. What eludes me is waking up so early in the morning because here in Manila they usually start 6AM or even earlier :)
Hallos Ting,
You are always so encouraging about my running. I think I would die after running the 42km :-)
Wow .. 6 overhead bridges? These are really killers. I would be crawling up!
Jan,
Not so sure about the colour of the running tee. But I am sure the price is high. Anyway, I am giving it a miss.
Kegler,
Normal runs also start around that time early in the morning. But Sundown Marathon is different, it's run in the night!
KAREN!! :) My bf is planning to come back in May to run the 84km Sundown Ultra Marathon!! :) I'm sure as you build up your training you'll be able to do it!
I think you made a good decision. HAVE FUN training and doing the 10k marathon before doing your 42km! ;-D
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