Races

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Half Marathons (in my dreams)

Last year, I ran FIVE Half Marathons!!

2nd

I got hooked on this long distance thing so would probably have done the same this year barring any injury.

Injury struck big time. 

So here are my dream events for 2012:

If any of you are running these halfs, think of me.  I am there IN SPIRIT!! (and cheering you on!)

Happy Running!

 

 

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Why I Love Running

I meant to write this on Valentine’s Day but for the last 7 weeks I have been kinda depressed.  I can’t run and I don’t know if I will again.  But I did run and I do ❤ running so here’s my list (in no particular order):

  1. the new friends I have made
  2. guilt-free carb-loading (before & after a run or race)
  3. the best way to end a bad day (or start off a tough day)
  4. an excuse to shop – buy new running clothes, shoes, gear, etc.
  5. setting your own goals (run your “own” race)
  6. how you feel when crossing the finish line in a race
  7. feeling healthy & active & alive
  8. sense of pride & accomplishment (I’m 58 and running half marathons!!)
  9. being alone and getting lost in one’s own thoughts
  10. the bling 🙂

Happy Running!  Anything to add about why you love running?



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Nostalgia

When you can’t run, do you constantly lament: “Last year at this time...”?

Yup, I do…

So …last year this weekend I was running my first 4 miler…The Polar Cap Race in Lake George with AJH.

pic taken by AJH

It was cold but I was happily running a new race.

happy to be approaching the finish line

We both won Age Group awards.

Polar Cap - 2nd place in AG

That was last year… AJH is running that race again.  I know she will do well and win another award. 

I was there in spirit!  I hope to be there running it next year!!

Happy Running! 

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One Race I Will No Longer Run

It was just announced that Susan G. Komen for a Cure, America’s largest charity to fight breast cancer, will no longer fund a program that provides free or low-cost breast cancer screenings for millions of women who get their health care from Planned Parenthood. This is a huge blow.

In abruptly pulling nearly $1,000,000 in funding for breast cancer screenings, the Susan G. Komen foundation cited a sham “investigation” into Planned Parenthood launched by Republican Rep. Cliff Stearns, one of the most militant anti-choice members of Congress…

You can get more information and sign the petition at the link below:

http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/komen_2/?r_by=-5081570-GmSoeyx&rc=paste1


I have run this 5k four times

with the law school team each year

 

NO MORE!

Unless Susan G. Komen restores its funding!!!

Happy Running?  Have you run a Race for the Cure?  Will you again?

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Race Superlatives

Thanks to Jen from Jen is Green for this idea.  I’ve run a total of 72 races, with race recaps for ALL of them. 

**Most Fun Race — Mother’s Day Race

 

This race is close to home and always on or around my birthday. It’s all women and I always run it with friends.  They also give out awesome pre-race swag – hat, tote bag, lunch bag, back pack, etc. One year, we even got a red rose.

**Most Difficult Race — Fall Foliage Half Marathon

I ran this race last October on a whim.  I wanted to use it as a training run for my half in November.  It was the first annual so there were no reviews.  And it was so HILLY!!! I mean steep hills.  I was not prepared and I could barely walk for several days after.

**Most Scenic Race — Naples News Half Marathon

 

Palm trees, Gulf of Mexico, beaches, yachts, mansions…what can I say?  It was awesome! 

**Most Boring Race — HMRRC Winter Series #1 (3m)

 

This series occurs several times during the winter and there are different distances to choose from each time. You run around the State Office campus and the longer the distance the more times you loop.  Concrete…concrete!  The most boring course ever but it is FREE!

**Best Post Race Party — Adirondack Half Marathon

There was entertainment, lots of food (even ice cream) and best of all, Schroon Lake to soak your aching feet with (with friends.)

**Most “Nostalgic” Race — Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k

 

I never thought I would run this race.  I was always envious of women that could.  After I joined the No Boundaries program, my friends and I decided to do it (even though we had never run 3 miles).  I have done it every year since. 

**Best “Feeling of Accomplishment” Race — Naples News Half Marathon

 

After running 5ks for 3 years, I never thought I could run 13.1 miles!!  Even as I was standing  at the starting line with tears in my eyes, I was doubtful.  Then at Mile 10, I called my hubby and said “I feel good!”  I knew I would finish… the best feeling EVER!

So that’s it.

I hope to add even MORE races to my list … hopefully.

Happy Running!  Feel free to make a similar list and share on your blog.

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Wordless Wednesday

Things I still can do:

EAT

KNIT (my first hat)

DREAM (Jan 2013)

Happy Running!

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Reliving the Memories

72 races from 2008-2011…

Such great memories!  Since I got a $20 gift code from Shutterfly, guess what I made?

Staying busy and missing running…A LOT!!

Happy Running! How do you capture your racing memories?

 

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Hope and 2 Anniversaries

Today I cannot walk.  Today I cannot run.  Eventually I will walk.  Evenutally I will run.

1 year ago today, I ran my FIRST HALF MARATHON!!! 

Half in Naples, Florida

I had doubts about my ability to do it but I gave it a shot even though my longest race before that was a 5K.  And I did it.  I also ran 4 more during last year.   And I hope to run another in the future.  Boy am I glad, that I took on this challenge!!!

13 years ago, I married my current hubby.

I also had doubts since both of us had been married before.  Both marriages ended poorly.  But we did it.  And I couldn’t get through this injury without him!  I am glad that I took on this challenge too!

Happy Running!  What challenges have you taken on that have changed your life?

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Miles & Races for 2011

My Type A running personality keeps track of things:

miles during 2011

    2009——-2010—–2011

  • Jan – 0 mi——38 mi—72 mi
  • Feb – 0 mi——44 mi—68 mi
  • Mar – 0 mi——53 mi—90.5 mi
  • Apr – 12 mi—–47 mi—83 mi
  • May – 19 mi—-53 mi—57.5 mi
  • Jun – 12 mi—–55 mi—59 mi
  • July – 23 mi—54 mi—26 mi
  • Aug – 33 mi—45.5 mi–56.5 mi
  • Sept – 33 mi—59.5 mi–76 mi
  • Oct – 31 mi—–68.5 mi–106 mi
  • Nov – 17 mi—-66 mi—67 mi
  • Dec – 29 mi—–95  mi—86 mi
               209 mi – 678.5 mi–849 mi

What injury takes away…half marathon training adds back…and then injury takes it away!!!

I didn’t make my goal of running 1011 miles but I ran alot!!! I am pleased (esp. now.)

RACES

      2008—–2009—–2010—2011

  • Jan – 0——0——-0—-1
  • Feb – 0——0—— 0—-1
  • Mar – 0 ——0——1—-2
  • Apr – 1——0——1—–2
  • May – 2——4——4—–4
  • Jun – 1——–1——3—–2
  • July – 2——0—-–1—–0
  • Aug – 1——–3——2—-0
  • Sept – 3——3——3—–1
  • Oct – 3——–4——2—–2
  • Nov – 0——-1——2—–4
  • Dec – 0——-1——-2—–2   

                   13——-17——21——21

I love to run in races!!

Happy Running! Can’t wait to run/race again…


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December Recap

GOALS:

  • Play tennis again. YES. Just once.
  • Run regularly (without pain). YES. 2-4 miles several times a week.
  • Run a 5k race. YES. Albany Last Run.
  • Start training for my March Half Marathon. YES. Started on Dec 24.
  • Do not get injured. YES. So far so good.
  • Stay healthy. YES. Knock on wood.
dm-2012

return from injury months are identical – Jun and Dec

Running in Orlando (while on vacation)

Running in Orlando (while on vacation)

waiting inside before the race

Running a 5K: Albany Last Run

january

GOALS:

  • Play tennis regularly (1-2x week)
  • Run regularly (3-4x a week)
  • Continue training for my March Half Marathon.

Happy Running! What are your goals for  January? How did your December go?