could be interesting

well if not for already sunk money in a registration and a non-refundable hotel room, I probably wouldn't be in Baltimore this evening. I am without a doubt the least trained and perhaps the most out of shape I have ever been prior to attempting a long race. I am taking comfort that the Baltimore half-marathon advertises itself as being walker friendly and allows 330 minutes for walkers to complete the course before opening the roads back up to car traffic. Barring any significant physical ailment that develops during the race, I am sure I will finish (gotta get that medal after all :) . However, I am almost as sure I will be embarrased by my time. My goals for tomorrow are: 1) finish the race, 2) run an aggregate of at least half the distance , and 3) complete the 13.1 miles in something near 3.5 hours (yes, I am that out of shape).