Marathon Training: A love/hate relationship

After being sidelined with an injury for way too long, I have finally been able to get out and get my sweat on!  Well, living in Florida, you walk outside and you get your sweat on...Just saying.


I certainly have a love/hate (mostly love) relationship with training for a Marathon.  I am currently training for my 2nd and 3rd marathon.  M2 with be ING NYC and 3 will be a 1/2 Full Combo being the Disney Goofy and a 1/2.  I will get into details on both races/runs at a later date.


I made a list of this I love and hate about the whole training process.  You also have to remember, I have not ran in 4 months before training began.

Love...Running

Hate...Finding new muscles

Love...Sweating

Hate...Sweating in the Florida Heat

Hate...Early wake up calls..sometimes as early as 3:30 am

Hate...Leaving as my roommate is coming home as I have found her on the stairs before

Love...a toned body

Love..knowing I could outrun anyone in distance

Hate..Soreness

Hate...Ice Bathes

Love...Knowing I could kick anyone harder than most

Love...Eating whatever and not gain weight

Hate...New blisters and having the most sensitive feet ever

Love..A shiny new medal

Hate...Sweat in my eyes

What do you love/hate about training for a marathon?