My first Destination Race was in January 2011.  It was my first half and I was VERY NERVOUS.  I went with my hubby and arrived late Friday for the Sunday race.  Saturday, we got settled, picked up my bib, and went to the Pasta dinner.  After the race on Sunday and until Wed, we were able to relax and leisurely enjoy the sites of Naples.

My second Destination Race was last November in California. I was staying and running it with a friend.  So we stressed out together before and after whined about how we did.  PERFECT!

I decided to do a third Destination Race.  This one is March 17 in Sarasota, Florida.  It is my first half marathon since my ankle injury and I am VERY NERVOUS.  I am traveling alone for this one.  I arrive on Tuesday for the Sunday race and leave on Monday.  I am staying with a good friend who lives about 1/2 hour away and I have 2 other friends who live closer whom I may stay with the night before & after the race.

The problem is that I will be nervous the days preceding the race and those who do not run probably will not understand my anxiety, my need to run and rest and eat properly.  Poor planning on my part (but it was due to work scheduling & cost.)

What is the solution?

Schedule another half marathon before the one in Sarasota.  If I am successful, at least I will be less nervous, right?

So I thought I may run this one:

Our good friends recently moved there (Flagler Beach – 11 miles away) so we will get the chance to see them.  My hubby & I would arrive Saturday (the day before the race) and leave Wednesday. (I even have Jan 21 off from work.)

But…good thing I checked before making the plane reservations.

 

I am totally bummed.  Jan 6 is not a good time for me to take off work.

Here is another possibility:

But it is not as convenient and is more expensive..

Change the date or change the race… or skip it????

Happy Running! Do you do destination races?  Any advice?