I was driving home from work Monday and noticed a billboard that was advertising the 2nd semi- Annual Marathon taking place right here in Cotonou. Once I arrived back on board I talked to a few people and we have decided to participate. Now usually one would prepare for this for months before attempting a race of such difficulty. However we don't have months we have 10 days. The race is March 14 and a group of us from the ship will be running the half Marathon. 13 miles. We figured this would make for a good memories as well as a good pictures. Personally I am hoping to get a souvenir t-shirt out of it as well. Carmen and I have a goal of finishing in 2 1/2 hrs, but I was doing a few calculations in my head and I am thinking 3 hrs is more like it. haha
This will be my first half marathon and I will be running it in 90 degree weather with 100% humidity. I can't think of a better way to spend next Saturday than running through the streets of Benin.
This is a picture of my roommate Carmen and I after a hard night of training.!.
This is a picture of my roommate Carmen and I after a hard night of training.!.
6 comments:
Wow! Sounds like you are a-gluttoning for punishment! Hope it does net you some fun && enjoyable photos; but it sure does sound particularly grueling! Hope you can find enough water along the way to keep you healthy -- it is definitely better to finish.
You silly girl you
that's very cool Jess. be sure to drink plenty plenty water!
that sounds fun!
I use to fun in Liberia (a near death experience every time) and running at home just, well, isn't quite so exciting :)
good luck!
yay for running! good luck darlin! an avid runner like u, I'm sure you will be fine :D it's addicting though, next thing you know, a marathon! :D have fun ladies :D
Holy jam, inquiring minds must be told! How did it go? Hope everyone && everything made it through the match o.k.
Eager to hear,
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