Thanks for the input!

AJ

--- Vince Rucci <vince@...> wrote:

> I never tell anyone that any marathon is easier than
> any other marathon...
> Of course some courses are more flat than others and
> spectators may be more plentiful at bigger races,
> but when it comes down to it you still have to run
> 26.2 miles
>
> You can adapt your training to any course you want
> to...
> If you are running a hilly course then run hills
> If you are running the Towpath Marathon then run on
> the Towpath
>
> The Towpath Marathon was my first marathon and I
> would suggest it as a great first time marathon
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vince Rucci
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> ----------------------------------------
> From: "djruden" <djruden@...>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 4:33 PM
> To: towpath_marathon@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [towpath_marathon] Question about the
> course.
>
> I'm another first time marathon runner considering
> running the Towpath
>
> first. I was wondering if any experienced
> marathoner could compare
>
> this run to one like the chicago or other bigger
> city marathon. I have
>
> a feeling it might be harder finding the motivation
> if there's less
>
> people around.
>
> If someone might know the pros and cons of running
> this marathon to
>
> others, I'd be very interested to hear about it.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> DJ
>
>
>
>
>


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Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Graduate Program

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