Day 85 - Marathon preparation

Has been raining forever.

Had decided yesterday that would go to the gym earlier at around 5 pm than make an excuse later that it's too dark and cold. Remembered at 5 pm that NB and I had decided that we would go to the one day special screening of ' In the spirit of the Marathon'. Since the show started at 7.30 pm, decided to go to the gym and then the movie. Completed 1.75 miles in 30 mins - sorry state of affairs :(
Was late for the movie as it was raining and wasn't too familiar with the area. NB couldn't go as her kids wouldn't let her. Almost all the seats were taken, got one in the first row. Nice movie, more of a documentary, but didnt really effect me. I mean I didn't come out crying or determined or motivated or impressed or inspired or...
There were a couple of funny moments - a person holding a placard in the marathon saying 'All of you are crazy' :). One character's husband saying "Why would you want to do distance running? Anything longer than 5 miles and public transportation is available..she (his wife) always ends up where she started" I related to him because I used to and maybe still think exactly like that. Why the hell would you want to run 26 miles?
On a serious note, I did think about my attitude after the movie. NB has been the one who has always wanted to do this, and I am kinda giving her company. I have always been a skeptic....I really don't know in my heart of hearts why anybody would want to run a marathon. So why am I doing it - Because if I back out now, I will regret it 20 years down the line, I know I will, as one of the things I never tried.....secondly, I have heard and read that it changes you forever, I want to check that out ;)...thirdly, it may have a positive effect on my health, tho cant see any yet.......and last but not least, I need to motivate NB on :))))