Hey, runners! Today is a holiday just for us!
I am linking up with Kristin at Jonesin’ for a run with a look into my miles and my second blog post of the day.
Why do I run ?
I started running because 2 friends talked me into it. But I continue to run because I enjoy it. It makes me feel younger, stronger and empowered.
How do I plan to celebrate National Running Day ?
I hope to run with the Freihofer Training Challenge group after work and I signed up for big race, of course.
13.1 in Stuart, FL – March 2017
How many miles have you run so far this year? Do you have a mileage goal for the year?
I hope to hit 1000 miles for the first time.
466 miles so far
What big events do you have on the race calendar so far this year?
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- Sarasota Music Half – Feb
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- Celebrate Life Half- Mar.
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- Lake George Half – Apr
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- VCM Relay May
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- Zooma Cape Cod Half – Sept.
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- Panama City Half – Dec.
Before I leave for a run, I must have…
My iphone. I use the Runkeeper app for distance and I like to take photos with it. Sometimes I even listen to music on it. Of course, I have it in case of an emergency.
Do you track your runs? If so what do you use?
Yes, I record all my runs on Daily Mile and I use my Garmin 205 for races.
Who is your favorite running partner?
I usually run alone but I also enjoy sharing my runs with Barbara & Judy.
What races have you run so far this year?
- 1-01-16 – HMRRC Winter Series #2 – 3.5M
- 1-17-16 – HMRRC Winter Series #4 – 15K
- 1-31 -16 – HMRRC Winter Series #5 – 10M
- 2-07-16 – Sarasota Music Half Marathon (in FL)
- 3-13-16 – Celebrate Life Half Marathon
- 3-20-16 – Shamrock Shuffle 5m
- 3-26-16 – Ice Breaker 5k Challenge
- 4-03-16 – Delmar Dash 5m
- 4-09-16 – Bacon Hill Bonanza 5K
- 4-24-16 – Lake George Half Marathon
- 4-30-16 – Spring Run Off 10K
- 5-01-16 – Cherry Blossom 5k
- 5-07-16 – Mastodon Challenge 15k
- 5-08-16 – Mother’s Day 5K
- 5-12-16 – Albany Law Day 5k Against Domestic Violence
- 5-14-16 – Summer Smith 5k Addiction Awareness Run
- 5-29-16 – Vermont City Marathon Relay
If you have to give someone one piece of advice about running, what would it be?
Do it! You don’t have to be young or thin or fast. Join a group and start to run and then sign up for a race. You won’t regret it!!!
Describe your relationship with running in one word:
Empowerment.
So that’s why I am also linking up with Deb from Deb Runs for her Wednesday Word post prompt.
Today’s word is EMPOWERMENT.
This is running for me!
I especially felt it during my last half marathon.
Happy Running! How did you celebrate Global Running Day? What empowers you?
My First 5K and More... 
That 1000 miles is a wonderful goal!! It looks like you are well on your way!!
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i think so but only if I stay injury-free and run more half marathons. I ran 4 the first half of the year and only have 2 scheduled for the rest. I don’t run a lot of miles if I’m not training.
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I was able to run 6 miles today before work. I never take my phone w me. I should start for safety reasons but I don’t.
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You should. I learned that the hard way – the day I broke my ankle.
6 miles before work ! Wow! How early do you get up?
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I’m at 350, but no real mileage goal for the year. More about staying injury free! If my ankle hadn’t started to bother me, I’d probably be further along.
And sadly I wasn’t able to take advantage of the nice weather the last few days . . . hoping to get out there this afternoon when it’s nice and hot. I’m not sure that will really help me with Saturday.
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Sat is always a fun race. It’s so crowded you can’t do much. It was really warm yesterday. Today is a lot cooler. I was attempted to ask you to run with me but I think I may take a few days off and spend time with friends.
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I was really tired after our trip and fighting something off again. So I haven’t been running.
I thought about asking you, too, but I don’t usually like to run with you before a race! Too tiring. 🙂
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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Isn’t that what they say? LOL
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I celebrated by doing 3.5 miles of speed work…in the heat. It looks like your own your way to achieving 1000 miles. Our race is 6 months from today. Can’t wait!
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Yes, can’t wait for Dec 3!! It’s going to be so much fun!!
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