I finally bit the bullet. After talking about it, tossing back and forth my capabilities, and debating whether or not I’ll die somewhere on the course (I’m guess mile 23 for some reason) Today I registered for my first FULL MARATHON. It’s real, now.
The Flying Pig Marathon! I have had my sights set on the Flying Pig since I decided I was going to run my first Marathon in 2013. I chose the Flying Pig for several reasons. The first selling point was that Zack has family in Cincinnati. I was super happy to find a Marathon in a place where Zack would have people to spend the day with. On top of that, though, I have never heard a bad thing about this marathon! Everyone I have told so far that has run it says its one of the most fun races they’ve participated in! People who haven’t run it say they want to because of its reputation.
The biggest contributing factor, as weird as this may sound… was Emily from Daily Garnish. She was the very first running/healthy living blog I ever read. I liked her blog for two reasons (other than the fact that I just love her blog) she was a Culinary student (I was too at the time) and she was a marathon runner. Reading her Flying Pig recaps are the first time I remember ever thinking I wanted to run 26.2 someday. Is that totally strange?
The best part now that I’ve been looking into the race more, is the BLING! It’s always relatively similar with slight changes each year.
Is that not adorable? a flying pig on the front, and his adorable little booty on the back. LOVE. 
So its really, really, real y’all! After San Antonio in November, I will have just enough time to recover 100% and then begin Marathon Training!
Marathoners, what was your first 26.2?
If you haven’t run one yet but plan to someday, what Marathon is in your sights for 26.2 #1?
Awesome! My first marathon was Chicago in 2010, and it was crappy hot. I ran the Flying Pig Half and my husband ran the full, we both loved the event. One of my fave things is the pig booty on the back of the medal. Enjoy!
Holla! Cincinnati represent! Maybe I’ll see ya there!
My first marathon was the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. It was challenging but beautiful and once I ran it I was hooked. What an awesome goal! Good luck with your training! You will be amazing!
Running my first half in 5 Weeks (ahhhh) but want to run the Philadelphia marathon someday
Savannah Rock n Roll will my first:)
You will love Cincinnati & the Flying Pig!
That sounds like a great marathon! Great reasons to choose it. I like it because I love piggies, hehe. You will rock it!
Yay!!! You’re going to love it!!!
Congrats on entering. I wish I were bold enough to take on that kind of adventure….Wishing you the best!
wow!!!! your first marathon!!! that’s amazing!! you’re very inspiring! ive never even done a 5k. im a big baby! even though i run about 30 miles a week, races scare me! WAY TO GO!! spa love!
ooooh so exciting! good luck with training!
Good luck!!! I’ve heard great things about that race and it sounds like you’ve got it all ready to go. Have fun training!
WOOHOO! YAY! SO EXCITED for you! xox
Awesome! So excited for you!!
Hope you enjoy your training and love your first marathon experience. That medal is adorable!
So exciting! I’ve heard nothing but great things about that marathon! Good luck with your training!!
How exciting!!! Meghann at Meals and Miles did that race this year and had an amazing recap on her blog.
my first one was just this past May. The Bluenose here in Halifax. It was awesome to finally get to it after all the months of training. I’ve got 2 more to do this year (Sept/Oct) then back to shorter distances…
It’s going to be Awesome Charlotte! I hope you love all of it not just the race itself but the training too.
Yay! So excited for you! I’ve heard great things about Flying Pig. My first marathon was Chicago which was great.
Ah! congrats! big step! Can’t wait to follow your training and victories
Congrats!!!! This is a huge step and a fabulous adventure. I cannot wait to follow you and your milestones in training for your FIRST marathon! Woo hoo!!! My first marathon was last October in the pouring rain. Ugh. Taking on #2 this time at one of the most scenic marathon in America – MDI Marathon in Bar Harbor, Maine. I cannot wait!
YAY! That’s so awesome. The first time is so special.
Congrats!! I’ve heard this race is amazing.
My first marathon was Twin Cities Marathon. This is on my bucket list!!
Amazing. How awesome! I am so excited for you.
My first was Disney last year. Trying to get ready for Marine Corp in Oct, but a bit injured.
“No matter how fast or slow you go, the moment you cross the finish line of a marathon, your life will never be the same” -The Spirit of The Marathon- The Movie
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So exciting! I love, love, love that medal. I have only heard good things about this run as well. I am sure you will have a blast.
Good luck! (: That medal is so cute!
Yeah! Congrats on taking the plunge!
My first 26.2 was Quad Cities (border of IL/IA). Fabulous experience – Hope you enjoy the journey!
YAY!!! I’m a first timer too (chicago or bust!), as you know, and SUPER excited to see how your training goes for your first one too. It’s an incredible experience, I’ll tell you that much. Go you!!
Just (and by just I mean like 4 weeks ago) signed up for my first marathon as well. I’ll be doing Walt Disney World Marathon in January 2013.
Yay! So exciting! My first 26.2 was the Vancouver USA marathon. Currently training for #4 which is the Marine Corps Marathon.
You are going to ROCK this marathon! And I love the cute name of it!
Sarah
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