About a month ago I was talking to a friend of mine and she asked if there were any races when she was home on vacation early August. So, I looked up what was going on and found one that would work for her. Then she asked me to run it with her and I said yes, of course!
Though I hadn’t planned on running any races in July or August, I couldn’t say no to her. I rarely get to see her so it was a golden opportunity.
“A Shore Thing” #4354
Right now, I am focused on my half marathon training and this race fell at a good time in my schedule. I made a few changes to my runs this past weekend to allow for a 10k long run on today. {Monday’s a holiday here and my last day of vacation}.
Flat Piper:
Flat Piper – Good To Go!
I still have to decide on what shoes I am going to wear! My {new} New Balance or my trusty Asics ….decisions, decisions.
New Balance or Asics ???
Goals for my 10k:
A: Best Case or Ultimate Goal: New Personal Best under 57:17
B: Race Day Goal: Under 60 minutes
C: Almost Guaranteed Goal: Finish the race and have fun with my friends.
It’s a flat course on a gravel trail which is going to be a nice change to running on the road. I’m unsure if there are any hills or inclines … basically I’m doing this course without knowing it. I know a number of people running it which is also kinda fun 🙂 I’m looking forward the run because this race hasn’t been my focus the last two weeks so I’m hoping the pressure is off and I just have fun.
Don’t get me wrong, if I can push it and get a PB…I will …wouldn’t you?
Happy Monday!
Anyone race this weekend?
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Piper's Run 
I love 10ks. I think they are great fun, and why not go for a PB? Love the outfit too, and as for shoes… well, only you know which ones are right!
I feel like I am just starting to love 10k’s now … heck I’ve done 3 in the last 3 months! Race recap to come soon 🙂
Good luck, I hope it goes well!
Thanks, it’s was a lot of fun!
Good luck on your race! I love the 10k distance.
Thanks! I’m starting to love the 10k 🙂
Good luck on your race!
Thanks!
Love it! Good luck 🙂
Thanks!
Good for you! A 10km is a perfect marker for half marathon training.
The 10k was pretty good timing for my half training 🙂
Gravel trails are really fun to race! good luck and have fun!
The gravel trail was a nice change, that’s for sure!
Awesome!
I like your plan C. That’s a good life goal too!
Plan C was accomplished 🙂
Good luck and have fun!