Good luck weekend racers!

[cinco]

I know we have lots of half marathoners this w/e! Who is racing? How are you feeling?

I have a Shamrock 5k. It's my peak mileage week and I haven't been doing any short distance race work, so my only goals are to get in some fast miles and have fun. 

[mrshandy]

I'm running the DC RNR Half. Feeling nervous but excited. I'm hoping for a PR, but know that it might be a stretch. I'll give it my all.

I think I'm going to break my diet to load up on some carbs today to calm my nerves.

Good luck everyone!

[gt7301b]

Good luck runners!! I'm not racing, but I plan to run from the start line to the finish line so I can get one of my runs in.

[cinco]

Mar 14, 2014 8:35:21 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

I'm running the DC RNR Half. Feeling nervous but excited. I'm hoping for a PR, but know that it might be a stretch. I'll give it my all.

I think I'm going to break my diet to load up on some carbs today to calm my nerves.

Good luck everyone!

I would eat a little more today, for sure. 

[clseale]

Me!! I have my 15k. I'm not feeling so great, but I know I should still PR. I traveled all week, and had no time to run, so I just have that bloated, gross, sluggish feeling. Oh well. I almost wish I was just spectating (both Amy Hastings and Shalane are racing it!), but it's always a fun race, so I'm still looking forward to it.

Good luck, racers!!

[libbygrl109]

Good luck DC RnR racers, and everyone else this weekend!

I'm doing a 4mi race on Saturday. After all of the hills I've been running lately, I really hope this course will be flat.

[Deleted]

Dublin Double on Sunday - 10k then a 5k! My longest run by 2.3 miles lol. At least I get a 20ish minute break in between.

Good luck everyone!!!

[labbie]

I'm so excited to finally post in this thread! My 2nd race after getting back into running.

8K Running o' the Green for me tomorrow morning. Running with a friend and DH is spectating. Looking forward to a Guiness afterwards!

[breezy8407]

Good luck everyone!

I have a 7k. I am a little nervous because I've had a tough week of running and am still fighting some cold that's been hanging on for weeks.

I am happy that they are doing wave starts this year...last year was SO crowded. People were still starting when I finished.

[mrsjthompson]

Good luck racers!

[shelbyann]

Good luck everyone!

[patches31709]

The NYC Half is also this weekend. Good luck everyone!!

[venice2007]

Good luck racers!

[mrs.jacinthe]

Good luck, ladies!

[elletr13]

Me! I have my first 1/2 marathon on Sunday, the Germantown Half Marathon. This is my replacement "first half" since St.Jude was cancelled in December. I don't think I'll do as well as I would have in December--my training has been somewhat lackluster this go around. I let the cold f with my head too much. I was sick last weekend and the beginning of this week, so my training runs have been rough. I'm planning to incorporate more walk/run intervals than I had planned for St.Jude. Right now I'm leaning towards 90 seconds when I reach every mile marker; I'll add in another 90 seconds at the 1/2 mile point if needed. This worked well 4 years ago for my first 5k--in fact, that 5k is still my best time, ha!

The only thing I'm worried about is the weather...70% chance of rain

[coconutbug]

I'm doing the RNR half tomorrow too. I still have a bit of a cold, but am looking forward to it. I'm running with a few colleagues with the goal of just finishing and enjoying it (vs trying to get anywhere close to a PR). It should be fun!

Good luck to all!

[andrealynn]

I am doing a 10k this weekend. I am completely unprepared, but I am day drinking after, so who cares! lol.

[drakee]

First 10k on Sunday, the St. Patrick's Day Run. It's supposed to be 14 degrees, and I haven't run outside in a couple months. I'm trying to psych myself up for it, but I'm a bit nervous

[lovesherheels]

Woooo! Good luck this weekend, everyone! Can't wait to read all the recaps!!

[sadlebred]

Good luck everyone! My race season start is being postponed by a cold monsoon that is blowing in for Sunday.

[cinco]

Mar 14, 2014 10:30:21 GMT -5 andrealynn said:

I am doing a 10k this weekend. I am completely unprepared, but I am day drinking after, so who cares! lol.

Me too! We have a sitter for the whole day. Weee!

[runaways]

Good luck everyone!

[Deleted]

Good luck racers!

[libbygrl109]

Mar 14, 2014 10:30:21 GMT -5 andrealynn said:

I am doing a 10k this weekend. I am completely unprepared, but I am day drinking after, so who cares! lol.

Drink one for me! Just me and DS after mine, so no enjoyment of the festivities for me.

[emuni04]

Good luck racers!

5K on Saturday here.

[Wines Not Whines]

DC RNR halfer signing in. This won't be a PR for me, so I'm just going to try to have fun.

[clseale]

People on my FB feed are at the expo taking pictures with Shalane, and I'm stuck at work. 

[Mushe]

Shamrock-themed half here! It's my 2nd, and I should easily PR, since I was only meh trained and had bronchitis for my first. Ha. Should be a good day! I actually have friends doing this race, my parents are coming down to cheer me on and help wrangle the 2 year old so MH can cheer me on, and there's beer and massages at the finish party.

[2doxies]

Good luck & good weather, everyone!

I'm running my first post-pregnancy 5k tomorrow. Feeling nervous but excited to get back out there

[skwcm80]

5k on Sunday!! I haven't run a 5k in over year, so I should PR.