Nagano Marathon
Mood:  energetic
Sunday, April 17th

Rats, i wrote a whole essay on this marathon, posted it and then it disappeared into the ozone. I don't have time or energy to write it again. phooey. So you will be spared all the details.

It was a tough decision to travel to this marathon. I went as a spectator instead of a runner. The course is wonderful. The city was beautiful with cherry blossoms almost in full bloom. The course is almost flat and the snow covered mountains surrounding the river valley are quite scenic and inspiring. The run into the Olympic Stadium was just as i had imagined. I cried when the starting gun went off, but the enthusiasm of the crowd pulled me out of the blues. I was so lucky to meet Jesseca who is from Atlanta. i got to run the race vicariously through her. I think i may have to figure out how to get back here to do this once i retire. I can't imagine a better marathon to run.

Nagano Marathon