Inline skate a marathon

It rained the day of the skate and I decided I was ill prepared to attempt it especially in those conditions. This isn’t a priority for me now – probably will not happen in 2008 either.

So, the people who put this on graciosly changed my entry to 2007 because I had an conflict in 2006. The didn’t need to do that but did anyway. Nice. Unfortunately, I’m not 30 pounds heavier – eeeek, and WAY out of shape. Somehow in my mind I still think I’m going to do this. Hmmmm, Tough or Insane? Maybe both?

I just registered for St Paul Inline Marathon in Aug.

I’m comitted now – go me!
There’s still snow/ice all over and will be for a while. Will probably not skate train until May. I’ve got all summer – shouldn’t be a problem.

OK, did an interval training yesterday, streching 20 km. that is half a marathon yes. with a little pause in calling somebody to watch the beautifull sunset :)

one piece I got to ride so fast it scared me. I guess I did something in the 33 – 38 km/h. that is pretty thrilling with your nose only 1 metre from the asphalt…

found marathonskating.com. Also found dates for three possible events. St Paul Aug 20, 2006, Northshore Sept 17, and Big Granite in Ashland June 18. Have to pick then plan a training schedule.

Route of the Grandma’s Marathon in MN. There is a rollerblade version on a different weekend. I don’t think my knees/ankles could take running a marathon but I do think I could train for a Rollerblade. I’ll have to get it on my calendar and set a schedule for training.