This is only the big hitters, I know I have more to add in, but they will mostly be shorter races.
August 14: Hottest Half (yes, in record Texas heat)
September 5: Stonebridge 10k
September 25: Heels and Hills and Him Half
A favorite of mine that I just don't miss. This one will be super exciting as 2 of the girls I coach will be making this their first half marathon! I will also be racing this one, and hoping my legs and mind allow me to PR.October 1: Deciding between Vineyard 5k, DRC Loop (15k), and the Clark Gardens Half Marathon
October 9: Tyler Rose Half
The final race of the Four Seasons challenge put on by Mellew. Bonus medal after I complete this hilly course.October 15: Rib, Rub, and Run 5k or 10k
October 30: Marine Corps Marathon
Going to my old stomping grounds for this one and planning to run with one of the first marathoners I ever knew (I think this will be his 77th). This, believe it or not, will be considered a long slow training run in my schedule to prepare for December. I plan to enjoy the company, the sites, and my old friends!
November 6: DRC Half
This one promises some cool 35th anniversary bling. And since it's uber-cheap for the first set of registrants, I kind of hit the button before I thought about it being the week after a marathon. Oh well, need to keep the miles up anyhow, might as well get bling.
November 13: Fort Worth Marathon (20-mile option)
I was kind of torn between this and Rock n Roll San Antonio, but my amazing friend Robin D (who paced me to my half marathon PR back in March) is going for her BQ. I will *not* miss this. I won't. I must be there. So Fort Worth it is. And of course, brilliant marketing for them is that they offer a 20-mile option since they are 3 weeks out from the biggest marathon in the area - White Rock. So that's what I'll be doing... the 20-miler. A couple rocking things about this marathon:
1. They give belt buckles (do you hear me EMZ?):
2. The race benefits "Run Like a Cheetah" - a program that develops local after-school run clubs to help battle childhood obesity (are you listening Jason?).
December 4: White Rock Marathon
Pretty simple. I won't miss this marathon if I can help it. Yes, I realize I'm missing a party in Vegas, but White Rock benefits Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children which has a very very special place in my heart. You'll be hearing more about this soon enough if you don't already know my connection. It was also the site of my first relay, my first half marathon, and my first full marathon. And I'll be going for a full again this year, but hoping to beat that 4:30 that I couldn't quite conquer in San Diego.
Alright, ready for this one? Cause this is big news...
By the way, this race will be epic. It'll be in a great North Texas city. It has an awesome super secret race director, but I promise you that this person knows how to have a race. There will be EXTRA bling for doing both days. And... perhaps, just perhaps, registration might be opening very soon. Go like their facebook page NOW! You want to be the first to hear all the info. It's gonna rock... besides me and pretty much all my local running buddies will be there, which just up's the cool factor.
On the list for the rest of 2012:
January 29: Austin 3M Half Marathon with the famous Tricia
Totally excited about this one. I am praying by this point I will be ready to attempt a sub-2... and to help that happen, pretty sure Tricia and I might be dressing super-cute... because it's all in the attitude, ya know.
Late March: Rock n Roll Dallas
Can't miss this one... it's a PR course in the making. I PR'd at it last year, and I'm ready to go for it again.
Last weekend in March: Texas Independence Relay
I've always wanted to participate in this, but have always missed out. This time, it will happen!
Late June: Rock n Roll Seattle Marathon
What can I say... this one is always a party, and again, I'm always green with envy over the fun gatherings. I'm willing to risk the hills to enjoy some fun times with some of my favorite bloggers. And I might have a special blogger travelling with me from Texas for this one too.
Late November: Route 66 Marathon
Another one that I'm hoping to make into a party. This is hopefully the girls' trip for me and Sherry and we hope to drag along 5, 10, or maybe 20 of our closest friends. I know there are a few people out there considering making this their first - like Kelly (yes, they have special bling for first-timers). And I think even Lucy is considering flying in for this one... maybe? Who else?
And yes, there's a lot more in my mental "plan". I'm a complete raceaholic and can be talked into almost anything. I have a problem.
Are you going to join me for any of these races? Let's make 'em a party!
27 comments:
oooooooh planning is fun!
And I thought I'm a planner! :) Good for you!! All races sound like so much fun :)
Love it! I've got some of those on my schedule, too. :)
How fun!! I wish I could plan that many races but budget and location leave me pretty limited. Awesome!!!
I like you love races. It looks like you have some great ones on your list! Good luck!!
wow, you are completely dialed in.
How do you afford all these races??? I'm jealous.
Ok, and I DID NOT KNOW about the belt buckle. I'm putting Ft Worth on my list for next year!!!
Courtney - I'm big on signing up early and finding deals. 3 of those halves were only $40. Plus with SO much local, to not have travel expenses helps. The Stonebridge 10K was $11.
Oh and that's the FW Marathon - it is super tiny... like 100 people total. You might be thinking about Cowtown which is much bigger and also in Fort Worth.
We're probably all doing the Rib, Rub, & Run. Angelia is doing the White Rock Marathon (half). The New Years Double is TBD. We have the opportunity to start and end the year with the same race - the Superman 5k which was on Jan.1 but will be held on Dec.31 this time. So, either that or the NY Double.
I am signed up to do the MCM too! I have 2 good friends doing it and my husband....but I've been healing from plantar faciitis so I have missed the last 2 long runs (14 & 17) so very nervous I may have to drop to the 10k. Wish they had a half there that day!
OMG Lady, I'm tired just reading that.
I may see you at Stonebridge, currently debating 5k or 10. I so wish I was going to be in town for the Vineyard 5k, it looks so pretty!
Also, I'm going to be in DC Marine Corps Marathon weekend, I may have to go cheer you on!
Looks like I'll be seeing you around this fall/winter...
Awesome! Ironically I posted about being a raceaholic eailer today as well. You can read my post at http://lifeasarunningmom.blogspot.com/2011/08/im-raceaholic.html
Good luck and the New Years double does sound like fun!
I love a plan like this! This will keep you going for sure. Mine goes on for the next 5 years with some big goals even 7 years away. I suppose we do have some craziness in us somewhere.
and i thought i was a planner!! i only go up to mid January. well thats a lie; i have that new 10 miler in Austin in April and thinking about the 1/2 in New Orleans.
i wonder...will i get to meet Lesley at the DWR?!?!?!?!
I don't see one triathlon on here. What is that all about? Not even the Larkin Family Triathlon is on the list.
Beach mama - Take it slow with me!
Linz - Let me know if u decide, would love to see you again.
Michelle - you know it! And maybe on the trails too!
Junie - Absolutely!
Jason - I'm scared of fishies and too poor (after signing up for all these races) for a bike.
Johann - I do still have that 2013 race on the plan.... The one you considered joining me for... I made contact with someone who has done it before.
Love that you have 2012 all planned out already! Well, maybe not "all" since I'm sure many more will be added. :)
I am potentially doing THREE RnRs next year! We don't have any races the same the rest of 2011 :(, but we are racing on the same days (or close to it) a couple of times. Next year I am already registered for Eugene Half and Portland's Inaugural RnR 1/2 - both in May. And once you say you are doing it and registered, I am totally down for Seattle RnR! I'll do the half and try to finish in time to see you finish the full!
And then I started thinking of Chicago RnR in 2012. My #1 gay is there now and I need to visit home, so why not try to triple crown it?
BUT there is always Wine & Dine in WDW that I am pondering. I feel like I have to pick either Chicago or Florida.... I can't decide that one just yet.
I LOVE planning races... I'm still working out my fall plan. Rock N Roll Dallas... hmmmm....
holy cow you do have quite the schedule already planned!!! I tend not to pick races that far in advance or do that many, but I love seeing what everyone does.
i’m kinda like you and need to do a post on it soon…I would love to do the Route 66 one! And I still need to do a Texas race but really want to do the one news years weekend that has the huge medal :):)
We can't wait to see you New Years weekend at the New Years Double! Thanks for the shout out. We'll be posting the course map tonight! And thinking about next week highlighting blogs who discuss our race in their posts! ;-)
I am excited about the New Years Double....Ive been following on Facebook. I run so much better in the cold :)
Daaaang, you really are a crazy woman! One of these days (after I finish school), we need to meet at a race.
Hi! I'm a Dallas area blogger and have been following your blog for a little while. Your race schedule impresses me. I will also be at the hottest half this summer with my two running buddies. So if you see the unlikely (slow) runners say hi! I'll be in pink and white! Good luck and happy racing!
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