Marathon, Olympic Distance & Speed-Work

It just came to my mind the other day: it is time for a marathon. Strange was the idea to me. Am I ready? Do I have the means for the grueling 40.195 km of running? Let's find out. So I signed up for the Berlin Marathon on September-30th. http://www.real-berlin-marathon.com/events/berlin_marathon/2007/
At the same day I also registered for a local Olympic Distance Triathlon at Sempach in order not to become too lazy during the summer while the other Norminators, Farrises & other guys are preparing and sweating for Hawaii. :- )
http://www.sempacherseetri.ch/
http://www.triathlonclubsursee.ch/home.htm


Signing up for an event is really exciting & motivating. Besides that I go on with the necessary speed training. One tri-guy in the net recommended short, intensive units: http://columbiamotriathlon.blogspot.com/2007/04/need-for-speedtraining.html. I go for a try, since I really need to become faster and loose more weight. Last sunday I had the last beer before the competition. 41 days to go!!!