[Yo Sake]

My opportunity to register is here, but I'm letting it pass. Year to run a different marathon in spring. A bit sad but right thing to do.<br>
Just had to make it official/final in my head.

 

[AdCo]

<p>so sad we will miss you at the bar after! </p>

 

[cak73]

<p>Will miss seeing you!</p>

 

[Thor]

<p>Don't feel bad for one second. There are so many amazing marathons out there. To do just one, or even to come back to the same if it means forgoing others, is a shame. So get out there and go experience another course. Boston is great, don't get me wrong, but it isn't the only marathon worth doing. So I say... good for you!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I know that both Mike and I have a date at the pub after the race in 2012. And it sounds like Adco and cak will be there as well. We will certainly miss you.</p>

 

[AdCo]

<p>didn't mean i was sad for you, I'm sad you won't be there! <br>
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[pcsronbo]

<p>It's all good. Every ending is a new beginning.</p>

 

[SpartyGirl]

<p>So...which one will you run?  Big Sur?</p>

 

[Yo Sake]

<p>The expense (~$1K~) is just too much under the current circumstances. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Not sure which one to do.  Martian (only 20minutes drive) is a good option.  If not, Toledo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, one in Traverse city area, there are many.  Or forget a marathon all together and try to get faster at half.  And ride more in winter.  A slight interest in doing another half IM is raising ugly head again.  Not sure.  Just go with the flow for now.  I guess. </p>

 

[Thor]

<p>My vote for your next marathon, should you want to pony up for one: Big Sur or Detroit.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Have always wanted to do both. Big Sur is obvious for the scenery and running over that long elevated bridge. And Detroit for the course in how it weaves in and out of the city and even with a full mile in a long tunnel, and they say the mile is timed, and there's a competition for the fastest!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Too many marathons, so little time (and funds)...</p>

 

[Alaska Mike]

<p>You will, of course, be missed.  I understand the feeling about the cost though, I cringe whenever I look at what I'm spending on this sport and I don't have a family to consider.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I have heard good things about the Flying Pig.  Gotta believe that Bayshore  is going to be beautiful, the website says its capped at 2000 and fills up in early December.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Just follow your heart and you won't go wrong.  Whatever you decide, you'll have the entire LIT team cheering you on!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Mike</p>

 

[Swimmerbee]

<p>I am thinking of doign different swims next year, I have been doing some of the same ones for 5 years.  Destination events with peopel I've gotten to know at the destination but it means I'm missing out on other great events and putting all my vacation dollars in one basket.  Lookign at all the other exciting events out there should get you excited and there are likely to be lIT'ers you haven't met at those events. </p>