Race Season Preview

I’m trying to not think too much about my race this weekend.  Most notably, I’m trying to not think about the weather.

People, if it storms and the swim part gets cancelled, I will lose it.

Okay, so that’s a far cry from possible, but…

Wait, no.  Obsessing again.

Fall race schedule!  That’s where we were.

So after this weekend, first up on my schedule is the Diva’s Half Marathon in “Wine Country, DC.”  Which is really Virginia.  But it’s a very beautiful part of VA, so I’m not complaining.  I’ve never run a Diva’s race, but I have heard good things, so I’m looking forward to it.  It will also be Betsy‘s first half marathon, and I wish I were faster so I could guarantee that I would be at the finish line when she finishes.  But that girl has been training like a MACHINE.

I will have a lot of work to do to get my body into half marathon shape.  I’m at a fitness level where I will be able to get my body across the finish line, but I’m not sure it will be pretty.  That’s what triathlon training and summer heat have done to me.

But things will be better for the next race in my fall series, the Baltimore Half Marathon.  People either love or hate this race. I love it.  I like hilly races though, because what goes up must come down.  And the scenery is awesome.  As are the spectators.

Following close on the heels of that race is one of my favorite DC races, the Army Ten Miler.  Think of it as a smaller version of the Marine Corps Marathon in terms of inspiring sights.  So many amazing people out there.  If they can do it, so can I.

Next on my schedule is technically the Philadelphia Half Marathon.  Yet another repeat race.  But one of my best friends in the whole wide world may be having her baby shower that weekend, and as much as I love running, I love her more, so this one is very much up in the air.  No worries, because the race I’m most looking for is the following month.

That’s right, I finally got sucked into the Space Coast Half Marathon.  Yes, it was probably the bling that sucked me in, but also the friends who will be there.  And the bling.  I’m hoping this race will be a PR race for me, but it’s going to be very weather dependent.  Seeing as I’m running a marathon in January, I should be well trained for this half, but if it’s hot, my body just shuts down.  And in Florida, you just never know.

So that’s what’s on tap for me for the rest of the year.  It’s actually a pretty light fall for me.  I’m hoping to keep up some biking and swimming as cross training as well, which I hope helps keep me off of the injury list.

Will I be seeing you at any of these races?