Select the Detroit Marathon scheduled to hit the streets of Motor City at 7 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. Most marathon runners exist in a sub-culture society all of their own. The only requirement for entering this society is an abandoned, unbridled, passionate desire to run.
Why? Aside from the normal amenities afforded all runners – an official long-sleeved shirt, a commemorative medal and certificate for finishing the race, free gear checks, free refreshments and a free finish-line massage, there are 12 distinct benefits to consider.
Benefit 1
After registering for the Detroit Marathon, circle the date in a wall calendar. Look at it every day. Excitement will begin to mount as the date gets closer and your anticipation of the challenge begins to take hold of your entire being.
Benefit 2
Running in Detroit helps participants rid themselves of all negative emotions. After only a few miles running the streets of Detroit, you will rid your mind of all those aggravating emotions focusing on your exhilarating run.
Benefit 3
It’s a great ice breaker at parties. Whenever you are at a party or gathering and the topic of what you do for fun comes up, watch the eyebrows rise when you tell listeners you are preparing to run in Detroit.
Benefit 4
Running produces a serious “high” sensation that is the direct result of endorphins released into your system after running just a few miles. Even short 5-milers remark at getting into that high “zone.”
Benefit 5
Get those legs in shape. Running will produce exceptionally well-toned legs compelling you to visit the beach as much as possible.
Benefit 6
Get rid of that “I can’t” attitude. Seriously, running in Detroit is no easy task. Accomplishing this challenge will make anything else contemplated seem absolutely possible.
Benefit 7
Overdose on self confidence. Boosting your self confidence will be a large help running in Detroit.
Benefit 8
Join an exclusive club. How many people can actually claim membership to that exclusive club of Detroit Marathon runners?
Benefit 9
Gain extra life losing extra pounds. The rigorous training needed to run the Marathon of Detroit is the perfect method for shedding those few obnoxious pounds you’ve been carrying around.
Benefit 10
Invest in a lot of wall mirrors. Training to run a marathon will compel you to place many more mirrors throughout your home so you can recognize that well-trained athlete you are turning into while preparing for the event.
Benefit 11
Wow your friends, relatives and strangers. “Who was that who just legged by?” will be the most frequently asked question when you go running past people who know you and strangers who wish they could.
Benefit 12
Go ahead and deal with the irrational. There may be dozens of reasons why running a marathon should not be in your future. Rebel against these boring notions and set your spirit and your body free by running in the Marathon in Detroit.
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Detroit Marathon Course
The Detroit Marathon course offers an international appeal that navigates through the downtown areas of both Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It crosses the Canadian/U.S. border at the Ambassador Bridge and again through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Therefore, consider a No. 13 reason for running there since it allows you to run in two countries in one day.
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