training trivia

The MDRA marathon training class this fall has 80-ish runners it. Here's a breakdown of what they'll be running this fall, courtesy of coach Nathan:

10 first-time marathoners (at least)
6 who have run 10+ marathons
18 first-time MDRAers
8 trying to qualify for Boston
Running other marathons this fall:
San Antonio
Whistlestop (3)
Des Moines
Marine Corps
Death Valley

Good luck to the MDRA marathon class & everyone else tackling the 26.2 distance this fall. For a bit o' inspiration, here's the trailer to the film I mentioned yesterday.