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Race Plans for 2016

winter in FLorida

We’re leaving for Florida soon. I should be packing and everything else that goes along with travel. I’ve got laundry going so there’s that.

winter party

I volunteered for any/all of Thing 2’s class holiday parties and of course I was picked for the winter one. Because I need another thing to deal with right now. I’m sure in the end I’ll be happy I did it, but right now? Not so much.

Other than the Espirit de She triathlon in June, I haven’t officially pulled the trigger on a single race for next year. I think I fear I’ll over-commit myself and have to bail on some races like I did this year.

race sign up

Here are some races I’m considering:

  • RnRDC Half
  • March Madness Half (I’ve got to be nuts to consider this one again, but I’ve got a soft spot for it)
  • Chicagoland Spring Half
  • Tower Tri
  • Avenue of the Giants Marathon*
  • Eugene Marathon*
  • Iron Girl Triathlon
  • Vancouver Half (I’ll get there one of these years)
  • Indy Monumental Marathon (this is almost a done deal)

*The chance of either of these happening is slim to none. They fall smack dab at the peak of Thing 1’s track season. Remember how I missed her conference final because I was off running Flying Pig? Yeah I don’t want to repeat that.

Part of me knows that if I plan a spring marathon (or even a lot of halfs) I won’t swim as much as I need to to train for the tri. I’d also really like to spend 6 weeks or so early in the year getting my weight down. That never seems to happen when I’m training a lot.

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Ok that was clear as mud. Obviously things are very much up in the air here.

Spandits Collage 2

Here’s something that’s very clear: Spandits is having a sale! Take $15 off when you spend $75 and remember SPANDITSLOVE saves you 10% more. Hurry! Sale ends on Christmas.

Runfessions

In case you missed it, Runfession Friday is happening this week! I’ve got some doozies and I hope you’ll stop by and linkup yours!

How are your 2016 plans coming along? 

thinking out loud

I’m linking up with Amanda for Thinking Out Loud Thursday

Comments

  2. Florida? Do you ever stop traveling? 🙂
    Sounds awesome and I hope you have the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS tomorrow!

    YAY Indy!

    xo

  3. I think I’ve nailed down (but not yet registered for), my spring halfs. Both allow for deferrals . . . I only had to miss one race this year, and it wasn’t DNS because I hadn’t yet signed up for it.

    I, too, need to drop a few pounds. And yes, it’s very hard to do while training! Or in the winter! Or any other time, it seems.

  6. I will run a lot of races as usual, The only that is definite is Feb 7 – Sarasota Music Half. I didn’t get into NYC Half, both Brookyn and Steel Rail are scheduled during my tennis vacation and VCM relay is also a lottery. So my spring halfs are up in the air. I may do Zooma Cape Cod in the fall.

  8. I haven’t made race plans yet, but I’m really considering training for a half marathon in the late winter. I just have to find one that sounds fun. 🙂

  10. I have the Tinker Bell 10k in May, but nothing planned after that. Like you, I don’t want to get caught up in the hype, then have to bail.

  11. I am also thinking about my 2016 Race Calendar as 2015 was a bust since I had the little guy and couldn’t really train with all the breastfeeding and schedules!! I think I am also going to do the Chicagoland Spring 1/2– did it in 2014 and I really liked it– I try to stay away from city races but I am also thinking about BOA Chicago Marathon 🙂

  12. If I ever start running again (and I keep planning to), I’d love to run a Napa trail race – that Avenue of the Giants looks pretty awesome as well.

  17. Your dirt snowman initially made me think Bah Humbug! Although I have to say this is probably the most merry & optimistic I’ve been for a December in YEARS! It’s a busy season, but because we are celebrating and giving thanks to our family and friends!

  18. Have a wonderful time in Florida!!! Can’t wait to hear all the details!

    RnR DC is fantastic! I think you would thoroughly enjoy it! I’m right there with you on hoping to get to Vancouver for a race someday soon, too. Hooray for not pulling the trigger on many races next year! It’s the best feeling having so much scheduling flexibility, isn’t it?!!?!?

  20. Yeah my 2016 is looking like that too. I have one definite – my first of the year in March – but apart from that there’s just a lot of possibilities. I figure that the year will be an evolution like it usually is.

  23. Have a great trip!

    I have not registered for anything in 2016 but am 99% sure I’m registering for Monumental on Jan. 1 when there (supposedly) is a discount. A hefty one.

    I am hoping to do a couple spring halfs to see where I’m at fitness wise and gauge how painful the marathon will be in November. I’m hoping I can be in solid sub-2 shape. But, I need to drop weight …

  24. If this is not a sign for me to try Spandits, well it will have to hit me in the face, What a great deal. Do we just thrive on spreading ourself too thin? Wait, maybe that IS it. Maybe we’d just get bored if we didn’t have a gazillion things on our to-do lists. Have fun in Sunny Florida!

  25. All the best for your upcoming races! I have recently discovered that I enjoy jogging along the canal path and being outside, but I am a far ways off from racing. However, your ambition is motivating!

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