2 airports. DCA (Washington National Airport downtown) and Dulles International (don't know the symbol off hand) that is out in the suburbs a bit. Car rental would depend on what you want to do while you're there, where you stay, and where you fly into. If you fly into National and stay in town there, you can avoid car rental and Metro everywhere you want to go. If you fly into Dulles, stay with friends, and want to site see, you might want a rental car. MTA: I'm in Woodbridge which is just a few miles closer than Kimmie. Can easily accomodate a couple upstairs (queen sized bed) and 2 singles downstairs in our basement (futons).

Without a doubt, Shan. You've run 10 before. If your goal is to finish the half, you will have no trouble reaching that goal. MTA: I don't think the marathon fills up but I'm not sure on the half. It does get more expensive as you get closer though.

Dave, I should come do the half with you. Seriously, I want to do a half about two months prior to marathon and the only way to do that is to fly as it is still winter here. If the winter goes well I do plan to fly somewhere to do a HM. I was 4/95 in A.G. and 29/326 for Females. Thank God for slow runners.

HEY, I take offense to that!! Hmm, I could do a full marathon in March.

I assume the National Marathon, Washington D.C. Registration is Open now. I'll check for tickets tonight. Would be nice if Erika could come too.

Nope, it's a month before Boston so no-can-do. Speaking of which, if you're going out to May you can stick my April race in there... Boston on April 20, 2009. Dave and Kimmie get to take well-deserved rests now. You guys both did so awesome. So impressed! I'm back from a weekend in Anchorage, didn't have time to more than skim the end of last week's thread. So happy Mr. I could stop in and start the new one for us! Thanks! I had a good workout at the gym yesterday... 50 minutes hard on the stationary bike and about a half hour of upper body weights. Felt good, but it sure isn't running. I'm going into NYC with only 10 miles run in the last three weeks. That's more than a little scary. But I have to remember all the pool running I did... and will do more of this week. It should pull me through. Foot doc appointment is tomorrow morning. I'm thinking I need a shot of cortisone, but we'll see what he says. Everything I've read indicates that's the best option... I just realized we go off daylight savings time next Sunday, so it's "fall back" and gain an hour of sleep! Given my jet lag before the race, I'll need it!!

Could I be half ready by March?? Does it fill up fast? Could i wait till Feb to sign up so I cannot waste money if I don't make it?

Shan, Just going to note they have qualification times. Have you ever done a 5K< 31 ? 31=""></ 31 ? >

no but i've done a 32:38 - and that was the race that I was anticipating doing the 15K - so I wasn't racing it like a 5K... in other words I think I could get that done. NEVERMIND... Bugs you should have more faith in me!! Check out my 10K from last year... BOYA BABY!!!

I do! Trust me Shan would have been qualified by March if not already. MTA, I know you would not want to miss out on running with Kimmie and I, and then cheering on Dave and Murphy. Wish I could run the full, but I made a promise that I would focus on a goal race and do it well.

ok Kung Foo Panda - is a great movie!!