Without a slip this time, I’m in! Last month I lost a screwball race to Chicago Marathon registration, but yesterday (April Fools’) I registered successfully for the Steamtown Marathon that’s held every year in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This year the race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 13.
I won’t be training in earnest until mid-June. And race goals? If ever I have a shot to top my personal best of 3:33:08 (Steamtown 2010), it will be in October.
It’s beautiful in the fall in northeastern Pennsylvania. And if you’ve ever considered training for a marathon, make it this one. We start in the hills and end in downtown “Electric City” Scranton. Come along with me. You won’t be sorry.
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