I have no races coming and I am totally fine with it (for once)! This time last year I had already run one race and had a handful more planned/registered for.
So far I have only actually registered for one double race: Maritime Race Weekend Sept 11th (5k) and 12th (1/2 Marathon). Don’t worry that will change…in time.
The first race I ran last in 2014 was the MEC Race One and it happened last Sunday in Halifax (and all across Canada). I thought about running it a while back but with a pulled hamstring and limited fitness I decided not to. Also, I didn’t feel like packing up the girls and heading into the city for the weekend.
I thought I might be upset that I didn’t run it but after seeing some of the photos and having a great weekend with my girls, I’m happy I didn’t. One run over that I didn’t run last year and I’m okay with that.
There are two other winter races I wanted to do: Frostbite 8 miler (Feb 21) and the Hypothermic Half Marathon (March 1st). Back in November I was trying to decide if I would run the Hypo Half as it was on a beautiful trail in Halifax that at the half way point, would have me running near my parent’s subdivision. Prime kiddie cheering section! My only concern was the snow and ice and running for 21.1 km on those conditions wasn’t something I was ready to commit to. Good thing I didn’t register as I’m on the injured list 😦
The Frostbite 8 miler runs the almost identical course to the Sackville Sneaker Shredder 10k I ran last November. This event was well-organized but I hated it! After having a conversation with my running buddy who reminded me how much I disliked the course, I decided not to register. So…it’s out.
My running buddy and I keep emailing each other potential races but I have still yet to sign up for anything. I’m just not in a rush because I want to get my hamstring 100% better before I jump into training. I have good and bad news on my hamstring/full marathon training but am going to leave you hanging another day to find out how it’s going.
Do you run all the same races each year?
Ever miss a race a regret it / not regret it?
When’s your next race (or event)?
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I’ve decided to mix it up this year and find some new races! Still mixing in some favorties too. 🙂
That sounds like fun, enjoy! I’m planning to do some new ones too with a mix of my favourites (local races).
I’ve only ever signed up for the same year 2 years in a row, and I ended up not running it the second year! I like new experiences, new medals, and letting the previous experience stand. But that said, if it’s “just a race” (as in, basically a training run), I will consider doing it again!
I love doing new races and there are only a few that I like to do over again!
I only have one planned this year. Its kind of a good feeling right!?
It sure is!
Jesse and I run a lot of races. Our first half of the year was on January 1st and the next is February 1. The one after is a 50K in March! Looks like once a month is our tendency.
Once a month is pretty great! Starting off the year with a half marathon is a great way to ring in the new year! Good for you guys! Good luck with your 50k in March – woah!!!
You’re better off getting that hamstring back to 100% so you can work towards your full. Since this is my second year running, the only run I’m repeating (so far) is the Baltimore Half. The Zoo Zoom was fun, so I might do that again, but that’s not until November. My first race of the year is in March, right now I’m just enjoying running and working out…but it will be nice to have some goal races on the horizon.
Next year I might repeat a race or two – but I’ve already been looking up other races to do in 2016. (I like to get ahead of myself)
Sounds like you have a good running plan for the year. I want to do a few 5k’s and 10k’s but haven’t committed to anything since I just want to focus on getting my hamstring better. That Zoo Zoom run looked like a lot of fun!
I haven’t registered for a single race and I am totally okay with that. In fact I might just enjoy running and coaching and do something in the late fall. Your races look so fun!
Sounds like non-stressful plan! I kinda like that. I’m thinking of keeping it simple this year and be open to some 5k’s and 10k’s as they approach but not stress over trying to do more then last year.
I have nothing set in stone from now until April 26! After that who knows, but that marathon is my focus. Last year I think I did way too many races during training and it could have added to my injury and definitely switched my focus. I want to do better this time around!
That’s kinda nice. Training for a full marathon is such a long commitment but worth it in the end – so they tell me! I think I did way to many races last year too – 12 in all!
I’ve just signed up for one so far – 13k in April. I like to have something to work towards! I usually sign up for the next race the same day I race when I have a runner’s high!
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