I Ran to Boston!

Of course I haven't even run a full marathon yet, so there's no way that I'm "Running Boston"... just so there's no confusion.

I'm not sure that the Boston Marathon is a goal of mine... I know it is for a lot of people, but I guess we're each motivated by different things. Perhaps it's because I've only done a Half so far, and the speed required to qualify is a long way off my pace, so while I'm goal driven, I'm also not delusional. LOL But I'm ok with this! I have a huge respect for the distance of the marathon; those that qualify; those that didn't, but tried their best; and those that are out there running 6+ hour marathons.  In fact, anyone who puts time and hours in training for a marathon and makes it to the start line.  

So this morning, I was thinking about my goal for 2009, and a new way to motivate myself. Picking a distance that would challenge me, but perhaps would have a bit of a story to it.  So I thought, instead of "running Boston" how about running TO Boston.  Never been there, so why not! Also, a friend of mine qualified for Boston this past October, maybe that's part of why I chose this destination?

So I googled the starting line of Boston, put in my Toronto home address as the start, and got the distance.

Ready for this?? Cuz it's about to get pretty weird! If you scroll down and check out my last post.... my distance then, this past Wednesday, was 864km, so technically I ran to Boston this year, and just hit the start line!!!!! :) How random is that! This will probably be the only time I hear congratulations on making it to Boston! LOL!!!!!

I guess I have to pick somewhere else to run to!

I am also participating in NikeMom's Virtual Run Across America.  Head on over there if you haven't checked it out yet, looks like it'll be fun!

I've been working on my training plan for the next few months too. Sunday is the end of the 7 week plan I have been using to return from injury.  It's almost like saying goodbye to an old friend!  My running group is obviously a lot farther along, and no, I'm not going to jump right into the distances that they're doing. So I think I now have it where I'll be at their distance on the Sunday long runs in about 6-8 weeks, and if all goes well, should be able to work up to the 30k race for March 29th.  I'm hopeful, but will listen to my body above all else.  If I'm not ready, there will be other races.

So here's where I need your help.  Where should I run to in 2009?  Know any good destinations? Anyone want me to virtually visit them? I would love to get to Australia, Europe, South America one day... just to name a few, but I haven't been blessed with the ability to run across water, so let's keep it accessible by land for now.  Maybe I'll plan Australia or Europe for a real trip one day :)  Any suggestions?