It’s that time of the month…
time to join up with Coco & Deborah for their ultimate coffee date.
New year and as always, there are things to update you on:
1. Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I added another Half Marathon to my 2023 schedule (#5).
It was NOT planned.
But I got an email that said I had a guaranteed entry to
May 20, 2023
According to the standards, I DID NOT qualify because my qualifying race was when I was 69 not 70 (so my time was not fast enough) …. but hey CARPE DIEM!
I’m in!
my rainy Brooklyn Half of 2018
2.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I almost registered for the Cherry Blossom 10 miler in DC.
Cuz?
FOMO!! (Damn you bloggers!)
I did not…. (but I know they always have many bibs available since they allow deferrals if I change my mind and someone needs a roommate)
3.Over coffee
I’d tell you that when I registered for the above race, I forgot that I had added on a 10 miler to my April Half for the following weekend.
May 28, 2023
It was cheaper to register for both races and you get a third medal if you race the challenge…
4.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that I met my annual mileage challenge for the third year in a row! (It wasn’t my best year. That was 2016 with 1046 miles.)
Jan – 102 miles
Feb – 80 miles
Mar – 89 miles
Apr – 89 miles
May – 80 miles
Jun – 73 miles
Jul – 80 miles
Aug – 90 miles
Sept – 90 miles
Oct – 94 miles
Nov – 81 miles
Dec – 80 miles
It’s about 84 miles a month so only 20 miles or so week…
If I do not get sick or injured, it perfectly doable.
It has kept me racing yet injury-free. So I see no need for change. My 2023 goal is again 1000 miles!!
5.Over coffee…
I’d tell you that there were NO PRs in 2022 nor were there any PR goals. There may have been a few PWs but since I don’t remember, obviously I don’t care.
My main goal for 2023 is to race as often as possible and to meet up with as many friends as able (through running, racing, blogging, etc.)
Happy Running! What’s new with you? Please share.
It’s Friday so I’m also linking up with bloggers, Me (My First 5K and More), Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida!
So Join in!
And don’t forget to link back to your hostesses and visit some other bloggers.
My First 5K and More... 
I love those goals Darlene! Keep on piling on the races!
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I will. I have to stay injury-free. Fingers crossed.
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Sounds like your racing calendar is filling up nicely.
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That’s the plan. It motivates me to get out there most days and also do those long runs.
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Nice job with the ’22 miles! Fingers crossed 2023 keeps both of us injury-free. I ain’t got time for all this rehab/PT stuff, LOL!
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None of us do. Hope we both can stay healthy.
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You and your races! You make me smile and it obviously works for you and keeps you motivated. Looking forward to seeing you at least once!
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Me too. Should be a fun weekend. I took Monday off.
As I’ve said before I’ll race until I can’t.
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What a nice surprise about the Brooklyn Half! That’s awesome you met your mileage challenge again!
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Brooklyn was not in my plans but I guess I’ll run it. Why not?
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I think 1,000 is going to be my annual goal barring any drastic changes in either direction.
I’m only surprised you didn’t sign up for Cherry Blossom since you have a magnet for all races. Not sure I’ll be here for Brooklyn but if I am, I’ll cheer.
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Thanks. I need cheering.
I almost did sign up. I still may. I do have that Monday off. I need a roommate or a cheap hotel room.
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I like seeing all of your races. It makes me feel saner about all of the things I’ve signed up for already this year. LOL
NYRR qualifying times are now your age on race day – like Boston. So you did qualify fair and square.
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I know it is for the marathon. But not as written for the halfs.
We are quite a pair. Racing queens.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – you are a racing machine! 😉 And hey, why not?! Cheers to a fun 2023!
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Yes. I will until I can’t.
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I admire your running consistency, well done! You always have some cool races to choose from, I need to find more unique options around here! I haven’t signed up for any yet.
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I’m lucky to have many options
Looking forward to your 2023 adventures.
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It’s great how you continue to crush your goals! Here’s to another great year for you!
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Thanks. Hope you have a great year too.
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NICE JOB! I think you’re the most consistent runner I know. Oh, and I can help with your main goal for 2023- I finally registered for the half in February! I’m not sure if I can keep up with you, but we’ll be running the same race!
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Ha ha. You are so much faster. And you have more endurance. 14 miles to my 7. But it’ll be fun meeting up. I’ll be in Boca first. Feb 12-14.
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You had a great 2022. LOL at adding another Half to 2023 — of course you did!
You should definitely get a bib for Cherry Blossom! Deborah and I both have extra guest rooms. 😉
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Don’t tempt me. It doesn’t take much persuading.
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why am I not surprised at another Half that you signed up for ?? haha (spoiler alert: if I’d qualified I’d have done the same lol – definitely carpe diem!!)
great mileage and I love it that you don’t care about times, you just want to race. that is me too!!
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Yes. Running should be fun. It’s not if you worry about your pace all the time.
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haha, nice!!! I hope you have fun! Looks like you’re on the way to a good amount of races + yay for a goal of meeting up with more friends this year too (I’m hoping to [finally] do the same)! Happy running! :]
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And same to you. Hope 2023 is good to you.
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Happy New Year!
I didn’t register for Cherry Blossom either. We have an insane schedule with high school activities and I didn’t want to miss out on something or eat into the budget for something just for me. I need to get over that.
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FOMO is real. It’ll be easier once A is out of the house and on his own.
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I love the fact you sign up for all the races that come your way! There may have been no PRs for you, but you kept showing up and took a few AG awards too! But I know running for you is much deeper than the awards or PRs. Cannot wait to see how your year plays out – I will be here every step of the way!
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Thanks for your support. It helps.
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You may not have had PRs in 2022, but you had so many races and places in AG awards! Here’s to another great year for you.
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Yup. It helps being older. Sometimes you just have show up.
Thanks. I hope this year is just as good.
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