clseale - you're crazy and I'm kind of jealous. I had vague thoughts of trying to tack on one more in the first half of this year but I just don't think it's going to happen.
I may have a bit of an unhealthy obsession going on. I think it's because once DH mentioned it and I started looking, I found a race that is absolutely perfect in every way that I know makes a great race for me, except...it's full. LOL! I am now stalking their FB page because they've applied for approval for 500 additional spots, and they allow transfers, so I keep checking for people selling their bibs. We'll see what happens. I think most of it will be fueled by DH's desire to do one. There's no way I'll pick a local race, and if we're going to spend the money on a big destination race, I want it to be for one that we both want to do. Plus, training together could be fun, but I don't know if I have it in me to go it alone again for the next 14 weeks.
What are you training for? Date? Florida Beach Halfathon 3/23
Training plan for the week? Yesterday - recovery bike ride Today - Tempo run w/run club Tomorrow - 4ish Thursday - 2ish Friday - easy bike ride Saturday - Gasparilla 15k Sunday - Gasparilla 8k - Big weekend!
Highlights from last week? Sunday was my longest run ever - 10.5 miles, with ~4 @ GHMP. It was great and much, much better than my long run the previous weekend.
What are you training for? Date? New Bedford Half, March 16
Have you run this half before? I ran it last year and it was SO cold and windy! But I really loved the route. If it was not so far from me (I am the laziest person, I like races that are within 30 minutes, haha) I would consider doing it again each year.
What are you training for? Date? New Bedford Half, March 16
Have you run this half before? I ran it last year and it was SO cold and windy! But I really loved the route. If it was not so far from me (I am the laziest person, I like races that are within 30 minutes, haha) I would consider doing it again each year.
No, this is only my second half and my first was in Maine a few years ago. I've heard really good things, though. I recently joined a running club and many people love it so much they've done it for years and years and years in a row.
Have you run this half before? I ran it last year and it was SO cold and windy! But I really loved the route. If it was not so far from me (I am the laziest person, I like races that are within 30 minutes, haha) I would consider doing it again each year.
No, this is only my second half and my first was in Maine a few years ago. I've heard really good things, though. I recently joined a running club and many people love it so much they've done it for years and years and years in a row.
What did you like about the route?
It is for the most part an easy route with two LARGE hills, but other than that it is easy and changes frequently. You run through downtown New Bedford, which isn't super lovely, like through strip malls, then in neighborhoods, then on the beach, then back in a more residential area and then there is the last like 2 miles which is bars and apartments and stuff. it was SO cold and windy last year, but there was great crown support. I am a little sad I am not running it again this year, I would totally do it again in the future. Have fun!!
shauni27 thanks so much for that info! I've heard about the hills, but the change of scenery part is really helpful. Also the crowd support part. I've heard its a really well supported race, and its good to have that confirmed (especially since, hello, its March and the average person would be nuts to stand outside lol)
shauni27 thanks so much for that info! I've heard about the hills, but the change of scenery part is really helpful. Also the crowd support part. I've heard its a really well supported race, and its good to have that confirmed (especially since, hello, its March and the average person would be nuts to stand outside lol)
Other than how cold it was and how sick I got on the course (unrelated) I would say it was the best race. People were handing out shots and beer towards the end, so much crowd support and encouragement. All along the course people were out of their homes cheering us on. When you get there, go ahead and drive the race route, it was helpful to do that ahead of time.