Monday, March 12, 2007

Wirefly National Marathon

I wish I can be there. I wish I can be running for the marathon. But right now my back is aching and there's no way I can take part in any marathon no matter how desperate I want to participate. It's not easy to run for a marathon. You just don't show up on the day of the marathon and run for about 40-42 kilometers and won a trophy. There is so much preparation for it that some people started their preparation at least 3 months before the date. You need discipline and strong will to prepare for a marathon. Better still if you have someone else to run together with you, encouraging you when you don't feel like running during your preparation. Controlling your food is another area you must have self-control. It's all about self-control, in your food intake, in your physical exercise, in your mind and will.

Oh ya, do you know that Wirefly National Marathon is this coming March 24. Yes, its confirmed and you can be there if you want. Now, if you are like me, having backache or any type of physical ache, then most probably you won't be able to participate. But if you are not having any aches, and you are physically fit for a marathon, please, by all means register and run the marathon. This is their second year and I'm sure there will be many more years to come. You can even register online.

To help you better prepared for the marathon, the website has put up the marathon race map. If you can check it out and practice running using the marathon designated roads. Get yourself familiarize with the roads and lanes and sceneries. I tell you, it helps to be familiar with the roads. The organizer has team-up with a few groups of trainers for those who wished prepare in a proper way. Get their contacts and who knows, you might want to even think about preparing for next year's Wirefly National Marathon. It's never too early to start preparing for next year marathon.

It is more blessed to give than to receive. The Wirefly National Marathon is not only about giving prizes to people who win but it also directly benefits various organizations, groups and foundations. Among others are Joy of Sports Foundation, Prince of Georges Tennis & Education Foundation, Five-Star Foundation, and a few others. So this marathon is a worthy cause to support and participate in.

And if you can't run, just be there on March 24, be the enthusiastic spectators. Just stand along the road and give encouragements to the runners. They need every encouraging words they can get or they can easily give up. To all the runners, I wish you the best.

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