I know, it’s only February 19th. But can we at least fast forward to like… April 1st? I’ve got SO many exciting races coming up and I want to RUN ALL THE RACES NOW!
Okay, that might be the coffee talking (and the fact that I just keep killing it in training, with sub 12-minute miles becoming the new norm). OR it could be the fact that my favorite running club of all time, the New York Road Runners, just opened up a slew of new spring race registrations and I kind of went on a bender yesterday.
No, for real. I registered for 4 races in one day:
And if you think that’s nuts, my original list had 7 races! I only cut back because I had to be realistic. I have the April Fools 11K on 4/2, then I’ve got my goal race (the NJ Half) on May 1, so I swore off racing in the weeks before and immediately after that. The races I committed to are all far enough out from those dates that I’m confident I’ll be able to compete at top form. Also, there were a few races where signing up would have meant 3 or more racing weekends in a row, with multiple trips to Atlantic City and NYC. As much as I want to #runalltheraces, I’ve got a bank account and a family and adult responsibilities (dammit). So for now, this will have to suffice.
In short: My spring racing calendar went from “meh” to “whoa baby!” pretty quickly. And because I’m not 100% sure of my fall racing calendar, who knows what else I might add?
All I know is I’m keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for March 8th, when the NYC Marathon Lottery drawing happens. I want into that race so bad I can taste it!
How about you – have you locked down your racing calendar yet? If you could RUN ALL THE RACES what would your ideal list be? Any bucket list races in the works?
Jess Runs Happy 
That is a beautiful looking race schedule! So far I have all jersey races on the menu, one new and three oldies but goodies: the NEW one is the River Horse 6k (April 16), NJ Half (May 1), Spring Lake 5mi (May 28th), and a July 4th firecracker 5k. I will likely add a few more 5ks in there if I feel inspired or my bank account allows. Looking forward to that Spring time weather to go with training!!!
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Ooh those are some good NJ races! Because I’ve been so focused on getting my NYRR races in to hopefully do the 9+1 for the 2017 Marathon I feel like I may miss out on some NJ races – I’m jealous of your calendar! 🙂
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I was very excited to see all of the NYRR races that opened up. The only one I signed up for was the Queens 10K but I’m considering the Front Runners 5 mile as well.
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how fun! I wish I could get to the races that aren’t in manhattan but where I live it’s a bit tough. It’s just easier for me to hop on a train and end up in Central Park 🙂
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April 1st is my birthday! So yes, let’s fast forward because BIRTHDAY CAKE! And races. And cake.
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oooooh yes birthday cake! I dig yellow cake with chocolate frosting, but I’ll eat anything that’s covered in icing 😛 what’s your fave? I’ll take any excuse to chat about baked goods!
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Yellow cake and chocolate frosting is my favorite CAKE CAKE but my favorite, favorite is ice cream cake! With the crunchies in the middle. Mmmmmm.
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Oooh thats my hubby’s favorite cake too! I think that’s why our marriage works: we don’t fight over who gets more cake. We just get our own versions 😉
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I’m still enjoying winter because I love this break in the heat, but I know spring will be here before I know it!
I love when I put together a list of races and register for them ALL before I change my mind. It’s nice to have something to look forward to each month!
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OMG ain’t that the truth! Sometimes just knowing I have a race coming up is what gets me to put the cake down after dinner, lol!!
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I wish that Nyrr had more Saturday races. I don’t think that I will make my 9+1
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oh no! Well there’s still a bunch that haven’t been opened for registration through the summer and fall, fingers crossed!
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Looks like a great line up!!
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