And the next marathon is ...

LOS ANGELES!!!! Yes, less than 6 months from my 1st full marathon this past October I will run my 2nd one in LA this upcoming March - my own backyard. Why, you might ask? Is she crazy? I <3 running!! I am very thankful to be healthy and able to take on this challenge of the mind, body, and spirit - so why not?! Never did I think I'd voluntarily sign myself up for a second one (especially when I hit my wall at mile 18 in the NWM), but after a lot of thought and prayer I remain driven so I signed up for the LA Marathon. Mark the calendar for Sunday, March 20, 2011 ... less than 100 days away!

I picked this race for the following reasons: It's a scenic course that will take runners through 26 different landmarks in LA starting at Dodger Stadium and working our way down to Santa Monica Pier. (Being a California native, this will probably be the first and only time I see these LA landmarks. Ha!) It's a relatively flat course with no crazy elevation. This race will be close to home so my family and friends will be able to come out and support me - I'll be looking for HUGE signs w/ my name on it! Haha! Lastly, I'm on a marathon tour of  the major metropolitan cities in America ... San Francisco - check. Los Angeles - in progress. New York - lottery bid in progress. Chicago? DC Marine Corps? ... Praise God for my healthy knees and ankles! His spirit keeps me running, so sign me up!