I usually train for 12 weeks for my half marathons. That is, I add long runs each weekend that increase one mile until I reach 12 miles and then taper to 8.
My last half marathon was July 13, 2014.
And I have no half marathons on my schedule!!
Shocking!
Actually I considered after the last one, which was very rough, to maybe just do short races.
The problem is that without a half marathon to train for, I make excuses about doing any long runs on the weekend.
(And nothing gives you the feeling that you get when you cross the finish line of a half marathon except maybe crossing the finish line of a marathon but I’m not doing that.)
So in order to be motivated to run more than 4 miles, I need a half marathon on my schedule, I guess.
Since it is almost September, it looks like a fall half marathon is out.
And it is too cold in the NE so I would need to travel.
Travel is another issue. I don’t have a lot of money to spend. I may have worn out many of my friend invites.
Santa Clarita Half Marathon with Ellen
Susan & Robin the day before my Half Marathon in Sarasota, FL.
It is also a lot more fun to do a big race with friends.
with Felice, Elisa, Amanda, Janis & Bridget at the Adirondack Half Marathon
Love Run with Adrienne, Lisa, Andrea & Heidi (missing from photo)
As it stands now, my fall race may be the Perfect 10 Miler in NJ.
Then if I am going to drag myself outdoors in the winter, I will need a winter and/or spring half marathon.
And I want it to be scenic and fun!!
Possibly in Florida on January 17…
and visit some friends in the area. (but flights are expensive as well as renting a car.)
or on March 15…
(I can take the bus but hotels are expensive in NYC)
or on May 9 (my birthday)…
(I can drive but it’s exam time where I work.)
So as you can see, I am procrastinating.
Any advice?
Happy Running! How do you choose your half marathons?
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I’m impressed you’re looking that far into the future. I can think of nothing else besides NYCM on 11/2.
When choosing destination halves, like you, I usually gather a bunch of friends.
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A spring half is always lovely. 🙂 ❤
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First thought: 10 miles is only a few less than a HM. So that will get you running longer (hopefully).
Second: an off season is a good thing. I prefer mine in the winter, for obvious reasons. So do the 10 mile race & maybe shoot for a late spring HM, when (usually – unlike my luck this year) the weather is nice.
Third: I’m considering a HM in DE in December. Not quite sure if I can talk hubby into it, since he gets back from a business trip today, has another in a couple of weeks, then my half in oct . . . and, of course, it depends on how the oct half goes!
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You’re so lucky that your hubby will go with you for races. If he ever won’t and you want company, let me know.
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