Finished two Big Sur Marathons (BSIM) in 1999 (3:59 I think, and I can't remember exactly what year!) and 2008 (4:25.28). Had knee problems before 2008 BSIM and so didn't train sufficiently - hoping to stay injury free for 2009 event.
95:23 in 2006 in Tilden Tough Ten (10 miles) in Berkeley, Calif.
Logan First Dam Run 2006 53 mins (can't remember exactly) - Have to take these things more seriously!
Short-Term Running Goals:
Break 3:45 in 2009 Big Sur Marathon and 3:30 in 2010.
Long-Term Running Goals:
Run at least 1 Marathon and 1 1/2 Marathon every year .
Personal:
Single; Trying to learn Spanish - listening to Spanish radio podcasts while running - dos parajos de un tiro!
Would you recommend Big Sur as a first marathon? My impression is it is kind of hilly. I think I would like to do something a little more scenic than we have here in az. Althogh I think Sedona would probably qualify as scenic.
Well, Big Sur was my first marathon and it was a great experience. There is a long hill about half-way in and then the last 10 miles or so are undulating, although with some significant hills (or, at least they feel significant at that point).
But, the atmosphere is incredible; usually the weather is perfect and the scenery is gorgeous. There is so much energy - the whole thing is inspirational.
Towards the end the locals are out handing out fruit etc, including killer strawberries (maybe not the best idea to eat them but almost everyone does). Then there's the party at the end!
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