I need a new goal

I could run along this beach.  That would be alright.

I think I have the post-marathon blues.

I'm trying to talk the husband into a destination marathon (Big Sur? London? Paris?) and while he's interested in the travel aspect, I think he thinks I'm a little bit crazy for wanting to throw a really long run into the middle of what could be just a nice vacation.

He has a point.  Do I really want to run 26.2 and then wander around, on foot, sight-seeing for several days??  Maybe not.

Actually, my ideal vacation is to spend a week or so being sloth-like on a beach while food and drink are brought to me at regular intervals.  I like to throw in a beachfront massage from time to time as well.  I usually manage to hit the fitness center a couple mornings or run along the beach depending on the geography.  That helps combat the vacation weight gain AND helps me feel like I'm not a complete loser for doing absolutely nothing for an entire week.

So really, all I need to do is find a race in a tropical setting.  Start the week with the marathon, and then once I complete it, vacation per usual can commence.  Maybe we'll extend the vacation to 10 days so we don't lose any precious beach time.

Ooooo, me likey.

Anyone have any ideas?