Monday, January 9, 2012

New Year's Resolution - Run 25 Miles a Month



Next on the list of New Year's resolutions is to run 25 miles a month.  Last year I had three months where I only ran 5 miles each. It wasn't the worse thing in the world, but if I am a runner then I need to act like one.  I have to be consistent and that's what I want to try for this year - consistency.

With that in mind, hubby and I joined the local YMCA tonight.  I know you don't need a gym membership to get in a good workout or to train, but last January and February taught me that once the sun goes down I will not run.  So, the gym membership will help me get in my week day runs especially since the branch I will use is a 5 minute walk from my office.  I have high hopes that my weekday runs will actually happen now.

So, what's on the running agenda this year?

March 11 - Kelly Shamrock 5k
March 17 - Yuengling Shamrock 8k
March 18 - Yuengling Shamrock Half Marathon

And then there's the rest of the year.... LOL!  I would normally run the Baltimore Women's Classic, but I believe I'm heading out of town that weekend.  I've done the Harrisburg Mile several times, but after last year's debacle I'm not sure I want to do it again.  I have duathlon in my mind again.  Looking to the Catfish duathlon in July as a come back race.  Not sure of this though.  There's chatter about doing the Atlantic City Half Marathon in October.  Not sure about it, but it's been bantered about. 

So, that's my goal - 25 miles (or as close to it as possible) a month or 300 miles this year.  And of course, I have to figure out what races I want to run.  I have March covered, it's the rest of the year I'm at a loss for.

2 comments:

  1. 1) I think you are totally crazy to do 2 runs in 2 days (March Yuengling runs).
    2) I think that is awesome (but still crazy!).
    3) Good luck with your goals. They are very inspirational!

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  2. 1) I agree
    2) I agree
    3) Thanks! I'm not sure about the inspirational thing, but I'm trying to do my best to be accountable. If I can help others while doing so, all the better. :-)

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