Marathon #3?

I ran my first marathon at the youthful age of 24 while in the Army stationed at Fort Hood, TX .  In 2003, at the not-so-youthful age of 42, I ran a second at the Jersey Shore.  It's been almost 10 years, and I have the itch again.

I stumbled upon a marathon just 40 minutes from home.  The course is spectacular, with some of the most beautiful scenery in the great state of Delaware.

If I elect to run, I'll need to start training specifically for it about 20 weeks before the December 8th race.  That gives me about 6 weeks to think about it, and work up to the beginning of the training schedule.

I think that almost anyone can run a marathon if they are able to complete the training without injury.  I am prone to shin splints - pain on the front side of the lower legs.  It comes from increasing mileage too fast.  But increasing mileage is the nature of the training.

I am also prone to fatigue.  It comes from old age.  So for now, I will ponder on the idea and let it sink in some.