Pittsburg!
I’m pretty pumped to be heading up to Pittsburg, NH for an annual ice fishing trip I’ve been doing with my UNH buddies since our college days. I’ve missed the past two trips due to my Mom’s illness two years ago and my marathon training last year. This year, I’m making a point of getting up there again despite the training schedule. I’ll run Thursday morning, then head out of of Boston Thursday afternoon for the 4 hour drive to the northernmost town in NH. The only real sacrifice I’m making is that I’m cutting the trip short and heading back to Boston on Saturday evening. The training schedule on Sunday calls for a long one - 18 miles. We’ll see how my body handles the shock of running 18 miles after a few days of ice fishing (and of course, the requisite imbibing for warmth’s sake).
I guess the reason I’m mentioning this on my “running” blog is that I’m finding it much easier this year to manage the training while keeping a balance in the rest of my life. Training for a marathon necessitates a rigor and commitment that includes some personal sacrifice, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of living a normal and happy life. For those of you who have considered running a marathon, keep that in mind. And if you do decide to give it a shot, pick a good charity to raise money for in the process. It’s an entirely gratifying experience.
