Nashville here we come!

It happened in less than a week.

I emailed my sister in Houston about the possibility of running the Country Music Marathon together in Nashville the end of April. It morphed into asking our dad and stepmom to come to Nashville with us. They love country music and Nashville, and haven't seen us run a marathon in years. Then my dad decided the youngest sister simply had to come along as well, and walk her first half-marathon. It's a done deal!

We decided making the travel plans, coordinating flights and hotel, takes more time than actually running the marathon. We're now back to training plans, fitting running and walking into our busy schedules, and taking ibuprofen for sore muscles.

But we have a goal, and even better, we're all going to be together for a fun weekend of running, walking, and checking out the country music bars (my dad's contribution). When was the last time you made family vacation plans that center around exercise? It doesn't have to be a marathon or half-marathon, although why not? Canoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking - they all are a great way to experience a new location and have fun together.

Country music marathon, here we come!
Lynn