A day to ponder

I find its good to take a day during the week for limited physical activity. As with any training, that we might do, the body needs time to reflect on what has been done and in turn prepare for what's ahead. Sometimes when one is feeling draggy, even a couple of days doesn't hurt.
And on the topic of reflection, I should now begin comment on the reason for starting the blog which is the founding of the Kennebecasis Valley Challenge Marathon.
The original plans were all around the word challenge; a challenge to start another marathon in the local area and a challenge to make it sustainable. Also, there was a challenge to prove the course of Hampton to Saint John as viable in light of the fact that the Marathon By The Sea Committee had overturned the Board decision to go with this route back in 2003.
The sustainabilty factor which is a challenge to any event was first addressed with the idea of keeping the event simple and making it driven by the marathon participants themselves. Perks were to be basic(a badge for finishing and a meal to celebrate the accomplishment). Support along the course was to be provided by a group that each marathoner brought to the event. Marathoners were also encouraged to enter as teams and challenge other teams as a new way to marathon.
So, there was the idea of the Kennebecasis Valley Challenge as it began in 2004.
Stay tuned for further commentary.