Sunday, January 5, 2014

Race Planning

It is time to make a rough schedule of races for 2014! Here is what I am thinking so far:
  • Meet of Miles (1 Mile), January 13: This is an indoor meet held at the University of MN. It is only $5 to run! I've never done it before but my understanding is that you sign up in heats according to your estimated finish time. 
  • Securian Winter Run 5k, January 25: You get a mug! Perfect for filling with coffee and Bailey's after a cold run. 
  • Irish Run St. Paul 8k, March 24: I don't think I've run this one before- the 8k distance is kind of unique and this is in my neighborhood.
  • Get in Gear 10k, April 26: I've done it before, it is a fast race, and I love 10k races.
  • TC 1 Mile, May 8: Fun stuff.
  • Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon, June 21: Hopefully I get in. My sister wants to run it again and shoot for a 1:30 finish time
  • TC 10 Mile, October 5: Love this race.
Of course, this is preliminary. But I like having an idea of upcoming events to train for. 

Goals:

39:30 for 10k
5:25 or faster for 1 mile
1:30 or faster for half marathon
1:05 for 10 mile

Do you schedule races out far in advance or are they last minute decisions? Do you have a favorite race distance?

6 comments:

  1. YES for planned races and double yes for you writing out your goals!! putting them out there! :) good luck this year and can't wait to read all about your amazing adventures. btw, we need more $5 races!

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    1. Thanks! I agree, $5 races need to be more plentiful!

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  2. I'm also hoping to do Gma's half, and I'm doing the Loony Challenge, so I'll be doing the 5k, 10k, and 10miler during TCM.

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    1. Good luck with the Loony Challenge! I am sure you'll do great- what an awesome goal!

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  3. I'll hopefully be seeing you at Get in Gear and Grandma's! Oh, and maybe the 1 mile again :)

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    1. We'll have to meet up at one of these races!!

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