Amy Runs a Marathon, again?

You betcha! 

I knew before I even ran my first marathon that it wouldn't be my last.  The question wasn't if, it was just when I would run another one.  I've decided on this spring for the when, so now the question comes down to where??? 

Option 1:

BMO Vancouver Marathon - Sunday, May 1st.

The Pros:

• It's close to home
• The BF could come
• I have a few friends in Van for extra support
• The Candy aid station
• The giant hill in Stanley Park that is part of the half course is not part of the full course

The Cons:

• I ran this half marathon in 2010 and it was not well organized
• High chance of rain

Option 2:

Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon - Sunday, May 15

Pros:

• I grew up near Toronto and have lots of friends and family in the area for support
• Did you see the size of Marlene's medal?
• Better chance of better weather than Vancouver

Cons:

• Cross-country flight
• Time change working against me
• The BF probably would not be able to come

Option 3

 Mississauga Marathon - Sunday, May 15

Pros:

• It's my hometown! 
• Lots of friends and family for support
• I would run past two of the houses I've lived in and very close to the one I grew up in
• My 87 year old grandmother might be able to make it
• Better chance of better weather than Vancouver

Cons:

• It's a cross country flight away
• Time change working against me
• BF probably can't come
• Mayor Hazel McCallion, who has been mayor for my entire life and is the longest running mayor in the history of the universe might pick that weekend to kick it.  Chaos will ensue.

At this point, I'm leaning towards the Vancouver marathon, but would love to hear others weigh in.  I think knowing that I want to run a marathon in the spring will be another way to keep me motivated to run through the holidays and build up my base mileage before I start training.