After taking some time and thinking about what was the right decision for me, I’ve decided to run Richmond in November. I am really really excited that I’m getting to give this marathon another shot since I loved it the first time I ran it. One of my concerns was not being able to be there for K, but he assured me that we could start together and then run our own races depending on how we felt that day. I hope we’ll stay together the whole race but if either of us feels great, we each have permission to run our own race.
So why did I choose Richmond? Well, there were a number of reasons. We just booked our honeymoon in December and with the holidays coming right around that same, it means that there is a lot of money being spent in our house in December. The idea of registering for another marathon and paying for a hotel, travel costs, etc. just wasn’t very appealing. We’re already headed down to Richmond and it only costs $20 for me to change my registration. It just was the more logical choice for us.
I’m really excited about heading back to Richmond and hopeful about the race. I don’t necessarily think that marathons get easier but my mindset is definitely different this time around. I feel pretty calm about the whole thing. Of course, that’s easy to say eight weeks out, right?
Have you ever run the Richmond marathon? If so, did you love it as much as I did?
Yay so excited it’s official! Hope to meet you there and I know you are happy to be there running with K. 🙂
Christine recently posted…In the News (002)
yes, we most definitely need to meet!
Yayyyy sooo excited for you (and your husband)! Been wanting to comment since Monday’s hint / quasi reveal 🙂
Jennifer recently posted…Montréal/Québec City Vacation Part 1
haha, i know right? i’m not very good at secrets!
Sounds like a great choice for you! And how fun that you and K will be running together!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude recently posted…ASICS GEL-Pursue Review
yes, i’m really quite excited!
Sounds like a great decision– looking forward to hearing how it goes! Good luck to you and to K!
CK recently posted…Birthday Recap & Apple Cashew Cupcakes
Thank you! I’m excited to run this again!
Yey! Glad you made a decision! Sound like the right one! I haven’t run this yet, but it’s on my list for someday!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…AF/Navy Half Marathon Recap
it’s a great race with excellent crowd support. you’d love it!
I heard really good things about Richmond, you will have a blast!!
Christine recently posted…This is why I can’t stop blogging
richmond was my first marathon – i love that race!
All right! I’m running it too – DNS’d last year, have done the half several times. I think Amanda @MissZippy1 has run it – she said the only real hill (other than the one in the half) is the bridge on mile 16 or so where it can be windy. I believe Christine @imperfectCAK @werundisney is doing it too…
M @ readeatwriterun.com recently posted…Training Talk Thursday – The Taper
i ran it last year so i’m really familiar with the course. the last noticeable “hill” is actually at mile 19. a tiny bridge but feels bigger due to the distance. it’s a great race and yes, christine is also running!
I ran Richmond last year and while I had my worst marathon time ever – I still had a great time in that city! I ran with an injury, hoping it wouldn’t rear its angry head, and of course it did at mile 8.
My husband and I are going back this year and we’re running the half together. This will be his first half marathon and I can’t wait to run it with him. However, if my next marathon goes poorly I think it’s well within reason that I’ll bump up and run the full marathon in Richmond.
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yay for couples running richmond! it’s such a fun race environment 🙂
That’s great that you can switch to the full for only $20! I’m going to be there for the half that weekend. It looks like a lot of people will be doing one of the races down there that weekend.
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woohoo! so many fun people running richmond! love it 🙂
Sounds like you’ve made the right decision for you! I hope that running Richmond for the second time is everything that you’re hoping it’ll be. Of course, it’ll be that much more special and meaningful since K will be there as well.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…My Goals for Saturday’s Clarendon Day 10k
yeah it will be pretty fun to run this race with him! i’m hopeful we can stay together the whole time!
Really excited for you! Hear it’s a great course. I’d love to do the half one there one year. It’s my birthday weekend
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oh that’s awesome – i love birthdays. what are you planning this year?
Last year I did the Vegas RnR on my bday and hope to do it again next year. This year not sure yet!
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Congrats! I bet it’s great to have made the decision, and you’re going into training with an awesome base from RLRF. Richmond’s also quite pretty (from what I know), and now you’ll just have to scope out a tasty post-marathon brunch place 🙂
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yeah i’m quite excited! and there are great places to eat in richmond!
I live in California so I mostly run only here. I have quite a few options all over the state. This year though I ran in Nashville and that race was awesome! Looking forward to do more races across the US, but you are right they get costly!
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…Hill/Sprint Interval Circuit On The Treadmill
oh my goodness, yes they do!
YAY! So excited for you both, Courtney!
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thanks tara!!
Fun! I’m glad you’ll get to still start with K and get another marathon under your belt before the honeymoon 🙂
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Fit, Focused, & Fun Finds #17
thanks nicole – i think i’ll be excited that the marathon is behind me not ahead of me during the honeymoon!
Richmond was my last marathon. Bill and I ran it in 2011 on a gorgeous day, and really enjoyed the course. Congrats on making your decision!
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thanks debbie – i’m excited!
What? Richmond? I had no idea 😉 kidding of course. Congratulations on a decision. I just realized I’m traveling to TN for a Steelers game that weekend so even if I was feeling good post marathon – can’t do this one!
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haha, i know, i know. 🙂
I have heard many great things about the Richmond marathon. I was tempted to sign up for that one but am doing Vegas that weekend. I hope to do it one year. Goodluck!
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it’s truly a great race! you will have fun in vegas 🙂
I’m excited for you and K! Can’t wait to continue reading your training reports and ultimately your race report.
Molly @alsoranagain.com recently posted…2015 Boston Marathon: Denied
thank you so much!
OK, so I’m not surprised LOL. I ran the Richmond Half Marathon last year and it was an awesome race, even in the pouring rain. I had to think long and hard about doing it again this year, but have decided not to.
Have a fabulous marathon!
haha, i know, i’m pretty transparent. yes, the rain last year sucked! but such a great race environment.
Very cool that you & your husband are running the same race. Looking forward to following your training!
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thanks jennifer!
Yay! It’s always nice to have someone to start the race with. You’re going to do great!
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thanks lindsay. 🙂
oops – lindsey!
ahhh yay I loved the Richmond (half) marathon! Just the downhill at the end KILLLEDDDD me
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Woohoo so exciting.