So, I've been working on my racing schedule for a month or so now (as I'm sure you have, too!!). Mostly looking for that 50 miler in the fall that I want to do for my first 50 mile "race". I have some definite races (barring injury or life circumstances) and some maybe races. So, here's what I have so far:
January: 15: Chilly Cheeks 7.2 mile trail run and ton of fun after!! (definite)
?: Shiver by the River 5/10k race series (the whole series is maybe because of weather, etc)
February:
?: Shiver by the River 5/10k race series
March: ?: St. Patty's Scrambe 15k (I finished 3rd in the 6k last year- definite)
?: Shiver by the River 5/10k race series
April
May: 22/23: Dirty German 50k (date not set- definite)
June: 9: Laurel Highlands 50k (maybe)
?: Frank's Run 5k (maybe- this is a race local to the school district I work in. I'd like to do it beat all my former students. I PR'd it last year in 19:16. I'd like to be faster in 2012).
July:
August: 17-18 Leadville 100 PACING (DEFINITE! Pacing my friend Jay -from Let's Run Homey-for part of this legendary race. I'm excited about running with him to help him achieve this goal and I'm excited about being in this amazing atmosphere!!)
September: ?: Labor Pains 12 Hour Endurance Run (Definite! I ran 35 miles last year to make this my first official Ultra! I want more for 2012. I'd love to hit 50, but 40 is my goal as I will use this as a training run for my first 50. Of course I was going to use this as a 25 mile training run this year for what was supposed to be my first ultra, but ended up with 35)
October: 8/9: Iron Cross 50k (maybe)
?: Blues Cruise (definite- but as a helper at an aide station, not running. The atmosphere here was awesome for racing. I really want to be a part of the other side in 2012!)
21: Tussey Mountainback 50 miler (definitely a maybe...This is looking like it will be my first 50 miler, but not if I find one that is mostly on single track rather than fire roads. That's my only negative about this race- it may seem small, but...OK, it kinda is, but I really would rather run on single track rather than a dirt road).
November: Sunday after Thanksgiving: Dirty Bird 15k: I'm missing this this year because of my photographer wife's work schedule. Really any race in the Spring or Fall are maybes because those are her busy seasons.
December: ?: Shiver by the River race series 5/10k
Wow, 14 races on my schedule. Huh, I was only thinking 7 or 8 for the year with a focus on ultras, but I guess that's not gonna happen :)
How about you? Are you excited about next year even though you still have a race or two this year? Am I just a running dork?
I;m looking forward to Manasquan Mid winter beach run...its usually in February...a 2 mile run with a portion of it on the beach...you and jane should come out for it : )
ReplyDeleteSounds like some fun! We'll see!!
ReplyDeleteImpressive! Looks like your scheduls is shaping up nicely! I've got a half on tap for Jan and an idea of a fall marathon but nothing else definite. I'm gun shy after my injury screwed with my schedule this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marcia! I may already switch the early 50k for a trail marathon because it's 2 hours closer. I agree about the gun shyness, too. I don't plan on signing up for any quite yet except for Shiver by the River series and Chilly Cheeks. The rest can wait...
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