Steve I'm never into running. I do it because I need to watch my girlie figure. Running helps to ensure that I don't pack on that much weight or else my joints will tell me otherwise while I roll down the hill! lol I used to run back in the hay day when I was significantly slimmer. Been trying to get back to what I used to be but I know that's wishful thinking. I figure if I can still muster to run a 10k or a half once in a blue moon then I must be not that out of shape (though I've been told round is a pretty sexy shape!)
btw if you're looking for a fun event to do, the San Francisco marathon has been by far the best one to run for me. The course was awesome (though the hills are never fun) but being able to run over the bridge and going thru the park was a blast! I hear the New York one is fun too. Personally, I think my days are over doing anything more than a 10k. Just takes way too long and eats up my Sundays. Rather do a shorter run like a 10k and be done in an hour and go home! Selfish eh! ha
When you're ready for a mud run let me know. I know Chris will be more than willing to fling some mud at ya! Maybe we can gather a few other uy knuckleheads to meet up and do it all together!