Subject: Myrtle Beach Marathon? Using some intermediary races to keep me on track during the winter as I train towards my first race in April (St. A's Oly + then possibly Gulf Coast HIM). A friend has challenged me to train for the Myrtle Beach ... he hasn't decided on the half vs. full. Not sure I am ready for the full (see below) but definitely want to do a 1/2 mary prior to my HIM: Questions: 1) Good event? Well organized? Thoughts on the course they have previously used? http://www.mbmarathon.com/ 2) Is there enough time to train for a marathon between now and February 17th? At present I run a ~8:30 training pace for a 10k (7:40/mi race day) and run less than 36 miles per month. While I feel like I have a pretty good base to start from, my longest distance to date has been 10k. Input, advice and suggestions greatly appreciated.
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