Over the sea

What happens when you combine the desire to go to a warm place in December and a need to run? The Cayman Islands Marathon! My registration form will be in the mail today.

I've ramped up my training. I don't know that I'll be in perfect marathoning shape by December 6th, but I hope to easily finish under four hours. I don't think a PR is out of the question, as the race starts at 5 a.m. to keep us out of the heat.

To make the training a bit more enjoyable, I purchased a new winter hat at the Northwestern University bookstore last weekend. Go 'Cats! It will definitely come in handy this weekend, when I'm hoping to boost my confidence with a solid 20-miler.