A while ago I did a voice-over interview for a video that the St. George Marathon was producing for the 35 year anniversary of the race. One of the questions was "What is going through your mind toward the end of the race?" I responded that during at least one part of every race I think to myself "This is the stupidest hobby ever! I am never going to run again." Of course those thoughts all evaporate by the time I reach the finish line.
Incidentally, that was one of the comments that was included in the video. Watching this gave me goose bumps. Their video is EXCELLENT.
Be honest, is it just me? Do you have some point during a race when it starts to hurt and you question your sanity for ever getting into running?
OH yes, mile 23. This is where I turn to mush. Great video!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI posted this video on my blog as well. I loved it..
ReplyDeleteIt usually hits me around mile 22-23...although it has come as early as mile 11. But I ALWAYS come back for more! (:
Such an awesome video! I have never run a marathon, and the thought still scares me. I just wish I could go do it right now and get the fear out of my system!
ReplyDeleteI think I hit the wall at mile 1 and the next 25.2 are pure HELL!!!! I wish you would stop getting me into all these dumb races. Oh well, Shelly said to sign us up again for the 2011 marathon.
ReplyDeleteBy the way Corey, I didn't write the last post, Darin did:)
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing video!!! i'm such a GIRL, it had me tearing up in parts. i love videos like these.
ReplyDeleteand it reminded how scared i am of running my first marathon!!!
and it made me want to run st. george! :)
Im inspired, scared, excited, nervousn and most of all ready for the journey of my first ever Marathon. Loved Loved Loved the video and ur comments. Thanks cory for all your help and advice. Im think Im still gonna need it. :)
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