2011-2012 Race Calendar

Finally coming off (what I hope) to be the end of rehab for my hamstring, I'm looking forward to this year in running. In the past, I've always trained for marathon racing. I've come to realize that I was only doing it because I could, and didn't particularly enjoy the training. For most of my life, I've struggled with this compulsion to do difficult things, just because they are difficult - and marathon is no exception. 

So I broke up with marathoning. Let's face it - I was NEVER good at it. I'm more of a mid-distance / cross-country runner, so the ole 26.2 is a bit excessive for me. I'm also not too fond of losing all my toenails, which inevitably happens when I do double digit training runs several times a week. So here's to an adventure in shorter distances! I'm looking forward to the 2011-2012 racing season. 

If you want to join any of the following with me,  or just want training advice, let me know! 

You can register with these links:

12 Nov 2011 - Carkeek Park 10k Trail Run

27 Nov 2011 - Amica Seattle Half-Marathon

17 Dec 2011 - Magnuson Series 10k Holiday Fun Run

23 Jun 2012 - Dodge Rock N Roll Seattle Half-Marathon

17 Aug 2012 - Seattle GORUCK Challenge

The Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder also plan to come to the Seattle are in 2012. I'd really like to participate in those events as well. If anyone wants to join me for the GoRuck challenge, I could use some likeminded supporters! It's a team event, so I'll need all the help I can get!