When I turned 30 I set a goal to run a marathon in every state by the time I'm 50. I had run only one at the time - and it was going to count, even though I had completed it 4 years before making this goal. I would need to run 2 to 3 a year for the next 20 years. It didn't seem feasible that I would be able train to PR at each of the races, so I figured I'd pick one a year to focus on, and train enough to just get through the other ones (time goals were not part of this mission).
My training for my Florida marathon started the first week of November, right after SwimRun NC. It was a pretty aggressive schedule that would hopefully lead me to a sub-3:45 marathon on February 11th. However, beginning this training program on tired legs did not feel like a great idea. Luckily Monday was a rest day.
