andy Wrote:I agree, with one or two caveats. I'm always wary of urging someone to aim for a marathon because I don't think it quite works that way. It has to be like the sudden opening of an eye. The desire has to come from the runner, not his mates. It may be different for younger, fitter guy, or those who've been running all their lives, for whom a marathon is just the next logical step. For the more mature athlete the decision is more complex, and it may never be the right thing to aim for. But you're right -- I've no doubt our man in Tasmania could get there if/when he decides the time is right.
Point taken, although I wasn't urging MLCMan to sign up for one, merely pointing out that, as far as 'the right stuff' is concerned, he's got it in spades. Actually I think it's sometimes a braver (or at least a more difficult) decision
not to take one on; there's plenty of running glory to be had outside the 26.2. Perhaps it's easier to conclude that when you have one under your belt; I sense a hunger in our antipodean friend that's likely to grow as he passes the more immediate milestones.
March maundering.
