Happy Friday and hello, Labor Day Weekend! This week, we are sharing a little fall preview for our Friday Five theme. As much as I love summer, I’m really really excited for fall and can’t wait to read what each of you has on tap this fall!
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This fall, I’ve got some fun races lined up and some other fun things. Here’s what’s on my radar:
- Navy Air Force Half Marathon. This is my goal race for this fall. My goal is to run a sub 2 half marathon. I’m not 100% sure that the goal will be obtained at this race, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be close. Lucky for me, if I don’t hit sub 2 at Navy Air Force, I’ll have another chance later in the fall!
- Clarendon Day. My next race after Navy Air Force is the Clarendon Day Double — both a 5k and then a 10k, ran back to back. You might remember that I ran this race last year and loved / hated it (I loved it but hated how much it hurt). I’m looking to PR both races individually and the double as a whole (and I learned the valuable lesson of not hanging around too long after the 5k, as you still have to make it up the hill to the start of the 10k – last year we were literally running up as the race was starting!).
- Richmond Half Marathon. Remember how much I loved the Richmond Marathon? Well, I convinced K and my coworker to run it as their first full marathon this November! I’m signed up for the half and plan to meet them on the back end of the course. It was SO SO SO tempting to sign up for the full but I want to be able to support K. So the half it is. I’m looking forward to this – I love this race!
- Honeymoon. Yep, we are in the planning stages for our honeymoon and I’m excited. More info to come but we’ll probably be heading out for a week in late October. Along similar lines — if anyone is interested in guest posting then, shoot me an email. 🙂
- New job. I’ve alluded to this a bit but I’m making a move to consulting. I will be still working in the legal field (I’m a lawyer by trade), but will be working on issues surrounding talent and lawyer happiness — so hiring, retention, professional development, diversity and the like. I’m super excited and a bit nervous about this new season. Courtney Carter Consulting is here! 🙂
What’s on tap for your fall?
Why oh why don’t our fall run races line up this year?
Cynthia @ You Signed Up For What?! recently posted…New York City Triathlon Race Recap 2014
that, my friend, is an EXCELLENT question!
Congrats on the new job! I’m running the Hershey Half (my first!) and Across the Bay 10K (3rd this year… Looking to PR) this Fall. I have a couple of other shorter distance races and fun runs planned, but have held off on registering to make sure I continue strong with my training.
oooh first half — how awesome!!!
It sounds like you have an awesome race schedule lined up! And your honeymoon is totally the best thing on there! Where are you guys going?
Kristen recently posted…It’s PSL Time!
we’re going to punta cana, in the dominican. can’t wait! 🙂
We got married and honeymooned in the fall, it’s the best time of year. We went up by Martha’s Vineyard and it was gorgeous. Have a wonderful time! And good luck at all your races!
Michele @ A Pace of Balance recently posted…Friday 5: Fall Preview
thanks michele – it’s pretty exciting!
Yayyy for fall races! I am considering Navy AF (I know time is running out) to complete 13 of my 18 miles that day (I guess I would use it as my last 13 miles :p). Oooh will your hubby make a guest post on EPRDC hehe? Best of luck on CCC – will have to talk more about it next time I see you! Human capital is soooo important!!
Jennifer recently posted…Friday Five – Fall Preview
Yay indeed! YOU SHOULD TOTALLY DO NAVY AF. Yes, I meant that to be all caps 🙂 K would love to guest post – the problem is getting him to actually sit down and write 🙂 and thanks for the well wishes!
Congrats on your honeymoon planning! I can’t wait to read about your travels!! Also a big congratulations on the new job!! Love that you’ll be promoting happiness and sticking to your lawyer-ing roots!!
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thanks Nicole! I’m pretty excited!
Congrats on the new gig! Cool you’re running the half at Richmond, I’m doing the full this year (have done the half several times) maybe we’ll meet!
M @ readeatwriterun.com recently posted…Friday Five – Fall Preview
i love the full — i’ll hope to see you at the race! 🙂
Richmond is a beautiful race!! I’ve only ran the half there in the past, and I’m super excited to be running the full this year!
But more importantly, congrats on the new job and enjoy honeymoon planning! So exciting!!
thank you Karen! i’m excited all around 🙂
Good stuff! We got married in October so the fall is a special time for us. Very excited about the consulting! As a lawyer myself I know there’s a good market for those services!
Coco recently posted…Blog Homework
thank you! i’m pretty excited to be on this side of the industry. and october is one of my favorite months – it’s so beautiful!
Looks like you have some great races in tap! I only have the one race this fall, Savanna RnR marathon. I’ll be honeymooning in October too!! 🙂 aaaah can not wait!!!!
Jess@Flying Feet in Faith recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Preview. And it’s a BUSY One!
ooooh — where are y’all going for your honeymoon? so fun!
Very cool stuff. Yay for the races and getting other people running big races. And most importantly, yay honeymoon!
John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Five Things to Look Forward to in Fall | Friday Five
yay honeymoon, indeed!
Yay for your honeymoon being something to still look forward to!!!
The Richmond Marathon was my farewell marathon, although I didn’t know it at the time. I loved the course, and the day we ran it in 2011 was absolutely gorgeous! Can’t wait to relive the race through your recap. How cool that K is running the full as his first marathon.
Congrats on the new job!
Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…For Me, This Fall Will Bring…
i am SO glad we waited because it’s fun to have another cool thing in the works. i am so excited to go back and run in richmond– you’re right, it’s so beautiful!
I didn’t know K was running Richmond full – how awesome! Hope to see you there and give him a high five at the finish! I’m really excited for your new work adventure…major leap of faith and I always am so impressed when people can/will make those. And most importantly, where are y’all planning your honeymoon?!??!? So FUN!
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i will DEFINITELY be looking for you. right now my plan is to be at mile 17 and then around 24ish. you are gonna rock it! thanks for the well wishes – i’m so excited. and…honeymoon in punta cana, dominican republic. yay! 🙂
So you are one of the crazies doing the Clarendon double! I thought it was supposed to be flat and fast? So excited that you are starting your own consulting biz-looking forward to reading all about it. Happy weekend
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Friday Five-Fall Running Preview
the race is pretty flat — but to get back to the start, you have to walk / run / sprint up a hill. 🙂 and yes, i’m crazy. haha, you already knew that, though!
Great race schedule! I think it’s funny that both of our #5’s involve a move to consulting! I think you’re a bit further along in your plans than I am but best of luck to both of us on that move! And I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon! 🙂
oooh, awesome! how exciting for you — we should talk offline 🙂 email me!
Nice schedule of races lined up! I only have my one half lined up but will then look for smaller local races after that. Congrats on the new job!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Preview
thank you so much — your half sounds like a great race!
Such great things happening for you, especially the job change!
Meranda@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…5 Fall Races You Can Still Get Into
yes, it’s a super exciting time! 🙂
We got married in October so I had a fall honeymoon too – the best!
Rebecca Jo recently posted…Why I dont go to the doctor….
awesome! 🙂 october is one of my favorite months!
can’t wait for Navy Air Force!! you’re gonna have a great time on your honeymoon 🙂
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Preview
navy af is gonna be awesome. i can.not.wait for the honeymoon!!!!
Lots of good stuff! Congrats on the new job!!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Preview
thank you so much michelle! 🙂
Congrats on your new job!
Chelle @ Blogs Like a Girl recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Preview
thank you so much!
Eeee! Honeymoon!!! So exciting to plan! Although I slept for almost two days of mine!!!
haha, had we gone right after the wedding, i definitely would have. we slept for DAYS after the wedding. SO tired!
I hope you do get your sub 2!!!
Funny thing I started following your blog last year when you were training for Richmond and before I hadn’t heard of the race, but if I was ever in the area I would want to run this one because your experience had made it sound so fun!
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you would love richmond! it’s such an awesome race. and thanks for the well wishes kristy! 🙂
Courtney, I’m so excited (and exhausted) for all of your upcoming fall races; I know your summer training is really going to pay off and you will SHINE! Hope you get that honeymoon planned out; you two will have a blast. Take care and have a great holiday weekend; appreciate the link-up, as always.
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Fall Preview
i really, really hope so tara — we all deserve some cooler weather! 🙂
sounds like a big fall!
kristin @ W [H] A T C H recently posted…LONG RUN: LABOR DAY
yeah, lots of exciting things happening!
Aw, I hope you have an amazing honeymoon!! And again congrats on the new job!!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Friday Five: My Fall Plans
thanks janelle — i’m pretty excited!
Wow, Courtney–that’s a packed fall! I’m so excited for you and your new business. I didn’t know that you’re an attorney, too. 🙂
Molly @alsoranagain.com recently posted…Friday 5: Fall Preview
we’re everywhere in DC — lol, almost everyone i know is a lawyer or a recovering lawyer 🙂
Congrats on the career move! I had no idea! AF/Navy Half is going to be awesome. Wish I could go for a PR but I’ve got a 20 miler scheduled for that day so looks like I need to add on to my race…AGAIN.
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can’t wait to see you at AF / Navy. you are the queen of the race add on!
Ahh so many exciting things going on! You’ve got that sub 2 half!
Lindsey recently posted…5 Things about J&A Racing
i think it’s possible if EVERYTHING lines up but will definitely be TOUGH!
What a great lineup! I’m sure the honeymoon will be the most special!
AMP runs recently posted…Friday Five: Fall Preview
i can not wait to be on a beach w/a book 🙂
Yay for a new job, a honeymoon and some great up coming races!! 🙂
Esther recently posted…Friday Link-up: Fall Preview
i love having fun stuff ahead and so i’m super excited about this fall!
Hopefully I’ll see you at Clarendon Day! I’m only running the 10k instead of the double (making it back up the hill in time to start the 10k intimidates me a bit!). And yay for honeymoon planning! I can’t wait to hear where you guys decide to go!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – August 29th – Fall Race Preview
we’re going to the dominican republic! can’t wait – and i’m sure i’ll see you at clarendon day – it’s pretty small so hard to miss folks 🙂
I just signed up for my fall marathon and I’m so excited! One of the many great things of Fall, cooler temps for all of our races!
Melanie Wright recently posted…Weekly Rundown – Marathon Training Week 9
awesome! cooler races = PRs 🙂
Good luck on your new job, how exciting. I am starting a new job too and can’t wait !
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woo hoo for new beginnings!