These are the runs I’m considering this summer / fall.
- If you want to run one (or more) of these with me, ping me. I like running ‘with’ friends.
- If you have any suggestions for other runs I should consider, please comment or email me.
| When | What | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 09:00 | New Charles River Run | 7.5M | Psyched about doing this one. I like the venue and distance. Mario has agreed to run it with me! Gun time: 1:17:17. Yay! |
| 06/27 18:45 | Lord Wakefield | 5K | Many other Wednesdays too. Short, but I like the venue. |
| 07/12 | Marathon Sports 5-Miler | 5M | This one interests me for some reason. |
| 07/14 | Urban Dare | ??? | More puzzle hunt than race. Darn-it! M&M are getting married. |
| 07/21 09:00 | Seacoast Seven | 7M | Sounds scenic. Nice distance. I’ve sent in my registration. |
| 08/26 09:00 | Marshfield Roadrunners 20K | 20K | Nice distance. Probably a last-minute decision. |
| 09/03 09:00 | Around Cape Ann 25K | 25K | Nice distance. Scenic. Challenging. Maybe next year. Visiting friends instead. |
| 09/09 | Chicago ½ Marathon | 13.1M | Jaci might run it. Maybe I can convince Jon & Sue to run it. Too late to make plans now. |
| 09/23 12:00 | Apple Harvest Ramble | 10M | Scenic. |
| 09/29 07:00 | Wicked ½ Marathon | 13.1M | Salem. Cool. |
| 10/06 10:00 | Applefest ½ Marathon | 13.1M | During a dance weekend (which I doubt I’m going to), but only about an hour away. Maybe if Jaci, Dana, or some other dancer(s) join me. |
| 10/14 08:30 | Bay State Marathon & Lowell ½ | 13.1M | Might be a bit short if I’m training for a marathon. |
| 10/28 10:00 | Lowell Monster Dash Duathlon | 3.1M run 13M bike 3.1M run |
I really want to do a duathlon this year if possible. |
| 10/28 08:30 | Cape Cod Marathon | 26.2M | If I don’t get into the NYC Marathon (below) |
| 11/04 | NYC Marathon | 26.2M | |
| 11/12 | Larry Robinson 10-Miler | 10M | Decent distance. Might be good recovery from a marathon on the 28th. |
| 11/11 09:00 | Sea Coast ½ Marathon | 13.1M | Scenic. Nice time of year. |
The Let’s Run, Have Some Fun & Be Fit Summer Race Series at 4.2M are a bit short for my liking, but I’m up to running them if someone runs with me.
If I actually want to run a marathon, I should consider the Boston Fit Marathon Training Program.
Sue’s trying to convince me to run a Muddy Buddy with her.
I probably shouldn’t consider a triathlon this year since I can’t swim well enough. Maybe next year. TriFind.com has a Massachusetts-specific page.
NB: the Cape Cod course is VERY hilly; we ran this when I was in graduate school as a marathon relay. It was hilly. My segment, especially, was the scary hills-and-into-the-wind segment (miles 15-21, roughly). That was now many years ago (geez, that was a long time ago) but be forewarned.
Jaci: Ugh. Thank you for the warning. Maybe I’ll have Bay State be my backup to NYC. Or maybe I’ll run one next year.
Impressive endeavors! The good news is, according to the latest marathon training programs, you’re neverrtheless allowed some complacency.
From the Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/31/fashion/31FITNESS.html
“Today, some popular schedules involve as little as three days a week of pounding the pavement. “It’s gone from being excessive training for what many would consider to be an excessive event to a very trimmed-down, less-is-more approach,” said Toby Tanser, a marathon coach in Manhattan and the author of “The Essential Guide to Running the New York City Marathon.”
Neither I, my cousin, nor my brother-in-law got into the NYC marathon.
So… after hurting my knee, I’ve been quite the slob… I need to start running again.