I’ve been thinking a lot about what my next big goal is now that I’ve run my fall goal race (the Navy Air Force Half – if you haven’t read that recap yet, go check it out). I am currently signed up for the following races:
- Clarendon Day 5k and 10k on September 27. This is a double, where I will run the 5k at 8am and then the 10k at 9am. I ran it last year and while it’s hard running two races back to back it’s really fun. This year will be extra awesome since we’re having a little Oiselle meetup and brunch that day. Y’all know how I feel about bacon post run!
- Richmond Half Marathon on November 15. Right now I’m signed up for the half, while K is running the full…however…
Decisions, decisions! I’m currently debating switching to the full in Richmond or signing up for the Rehoboth Beach Marathon December 6th. I originally wanted to run the half in Richmond so I could support K (who is running it as his first full marathon) but he doesn’t mind if I decide to race the full, so I have permission to sign up for that if I want. The advantages of Richmond are that it doesn’t require an extra trip (we’ve already planned for and budgeted for this one) and I know and LOVE the course. It would be awesome to finish 2013 with the marathon that was my first.
The advantages of the Rehoboth Marathon are that I could really race the half in Richmond and try to go sub 2 since I’m so close right now. Also, I could jump in with K as he finishes the marathon, which was the original goal. Also, running Rehoboth gives me a couple more weeks to train. I’m torn!
I have a little while to decide but I’m going to force myself to make a decision by the end of the week. I think I know which way I’m leaning so be on the lookout for my announcement soon!
What’s next on your schedule?
You are a machine! Good luck on the decision – either way sounds great. I have not been able to string together any real sort of training lately so I have a handful of shorter races on the agenda for the rest of the year, but no real goal races. Can’t wait for the brunch meet-up at Clarendon Day though.
I really want to go after Boston next year and I’m eyeing the B&A Trail marathon (from what I’ve read, it’s paved, so not really a trail marathon) in Annapolis as my qualifying attempt. I’ve done summer and fall marathons over the years, but this would be my first spring one, so we’ll see how winter training goes!
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thanks colleen – i’m leaning towards richmond, i think. especially because i’m pretty sure we are pushing our honeymoon to Dec. omg boston! so so so exciting. i’m hoping to maybe make it to boston for my 40th birthday (lol). how fun. that seems like a great race. i am SO excited to catch up with you at clarendon day! it’s where we first met last year 🙂
REHOBOTH!!!!!!! 🙂
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hahaha. still thinking about it, but now that the honeymoon is in dec, richmond seems more fiscally responsible 🙂
Yeah responsible 😉 BTW, just signed up for shamrock half! My deferred race 🙂
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i’m just saying if you do sign up for the rehoboth full i’m pretty much definitely signing up for the half and then we can celebrate our races that night at the purple parrot with some karaoke
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hahahaha just come to richmond friend! 🙂 we can relive our first meeting 🙂 the more i think about it the more i want to run richmond again, lol.
nooo i’ll be in vegas earning my kick ass deck of cards medal and visiting my grandparents for RnR Vegas the same weekend as richmond weekend! otherwise i would have been all over it already. something tells me i will definitely find myself back in richmond one year 🙂
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Are you going to do Rock n Roll this year? My next big race Army 10. I’m a little nervous bc of all of the injuries I’ve had this year I hope I can make it through
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i might. i also might revisit shamrock marathon. i think i might have a marathon problem…i like rock and roll but don’t love the price…but it does run right past my house… 🙂 argh to your injuries. i am sending lots of good vibes your way!
jumping in on this – my roommates and i are tossing around the idea of doing shamrock 2015. i’d want to do dolphin challenge (techhhhnically i’ll be training for a full marathon for end of april and my plan for some reason has me doing 20 that weekend but there’s another 20 miler in the plan so i’m improvising, won’t be the first time 😉 ). y’all with me? 😉
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i am really really really really thinking about it. that course is FLAT and va beach is AWESOME. i think i could rock that race minus norovirus 🙂 FUN!!!!!!
well as the Ambassador I can tell you that the price will drop significantly the weekend of Army ten miler at the expo if you want to register then.
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GAH! So many choices, Courtney, and at such a great time in your training! I feel torn just reading this! Hmm…well, I can’t wait to hear what you decide; either way you go, you know you’re going to have a fantastic time in Richmond and I’m so excited to hear that K will be running his first marathon. So cool!
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thanks tara – you’re right it’s exciting either way!
You are a rock star! I’m so proud of you!!! I think either way, you’re good. Planning a trip to Rehobeth could be super fun if you can make it work. Do you think you’ll be worried about K if you’re not running the full in Richmond together? No that you need to worry, of course 🙂 just thinking about what would make you most comfortable. You’re making me want to find a half again…
um please do. let’s do one together!!!! how much fun would that be? i’m starting to have withdrawal…this is the first month since april that i haven’t seen you! all the sads 🙁
Seriously! Maybe I can find an excuse to go to DC for work. I would totally run one with you! And by “with you”, I mean approximately 10-20 minutes behind you…
I also vote Rehoboth – opportunity for an extra little weekend day trip, cooler weather for a longer race, opportunity to root for K and support him at the end of the full, and chance to go sub-2:00 in the Richmond half!
No big plans for me right now. Just ran my first race in a while (thanks for commenting, by the way!) and I have a turkey trot and a December 5K planned. Mostly I’m just looking to increase my mileage and have fun with some shorter distances before training for my March half marathon (RuntheBluegrass in Lexington, KY) begins.
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sounds like a fun relaxed fall for you!
I hadn’t even known about Rehoboth! Whichever you choose, have a great race!
I’m planning to do Richmond….Shamrock was a great full marathon except for the wind in the Fort Story section.
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richmond is awesome. and i can’t decide which one to run!
Ahh you have great arguments for either race – I look forward to reading about your decision! Next race is Bachman Valley Half in Westminster (small – 200 people and $20) for a training run. When its Wineglass Half 🙂
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that sounds fun! and wineglass will be AWESOME!
I love Rehoboth, so I say that one! But no matter what it will be an awesome race. Good luck with your choice!
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thanks kristen!
I just registered for the Nurse’s Half Marathon. It’s a small local race here in Vegas along some of the most beautiful scenery! It’s one of the advantages of keeping yourself fit–registering for races 3 weeks prior.
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that sounds awesome!
So many great races to choose from and so little time to run them all in! You’ve got great reasons for both races, but from a finances standpoint Richmond seems to be the smarter option. Army Ten Miler is my next big race, and then after that I haven’t decided what is next. Shamrock is the most likely candidate right now though!
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yeah from a money sense richmond makes sense. i think i know which way i’m leaning…
Hmm tough choices for sure! I’ll be interested to hear what you decide. I’m debating my next race – I want to get something in before Philly in Nov so I’m eyeing some local races for next month.
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thanks michelle! local races are always fun!
You will make the right decision. If you want my opinion…which you didn’t ask for, but I’m giving it any way 🙂 Rehoboth marathon. You’ve done Richmond, be there to support K. Remember how you felt on your first marathon! Give him a little of his own thunder 😉 The key to a happy marriage, LOL.
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good point. honestly, at this point it’s looking like richmond. rehoboth means more $$$ and we are now honeymooning in dec, not oct so that’s a consideration as well.
I bet it would be really fun to cheer him on for his first marathon and run with him at the end. While I always love running races, sometimes it’s great to take a small step back. And you’ll be able to go for that sub-2 – you got it! Good luck!
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thanks! 🙂
I have 4 halfs before next year.
Cannot wait to see what you decide.
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I’ve been thinking about Rehoboth but ended up thinking Philadelphia (I think it’s a week prior) might be better timed for me. So tough to decide!
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Wow that is awesome how many races you are doing. This year I did five so now I am just taking it easy until January when my races start again. Hoping to do one a month. Fingers cross my knees survive this!
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Both races sound like a fantastic idea!! I would map out a training plan and see if Richmond is possible. You don’t want to over train and then not be able to run at all.
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