Why am I not aiming for running the Marathon this year? Because I'm booked to spend 4 weeks in South America smack-bang in the middle of what would be a normal marathon preparation!
I've had this trip planned (at least in theory) since before I started running again, so it's taking priority this year.
Due to my total lack of Spanish or Portuguese (thank-you Australian school system) and my dislike for doing everything alone, I've elected to go on a group tour (this one) with Contiki whom I've traveled with on multiple prior occasions.
As of today my tour is officially marked as "guaranteed"! *Does happy dance*
I'm hoping to start blogging some of my travel experiences as well (thus the flying in the title of this blog), however given my prior attempt at this it may be a bit spotty.
In marathon news, after one of the girls I work with has declared herself for the full marathon in Melbourne this year (now officially October 7), I'm going to do my best to make it (trip not withstanding).
In order to attempt this, I've started marathon training now. My plan being that I'm going to complete the maximum possible before leaving so that I can (hopefully) pick up at a reasonable (but somewhat earlier) point in the training program.
The downside: I'll have about 1 week after I get back before registering, so I'm going to have to decide fast.
The only thing that makes this seem somewhat achievable - the time limit for Melbourne is usually 7 hours and with my normal (6km/hour) walking speed, I should finish even if I walk almost the whole way.
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