Though it is clear Ma Nature has clearly not gotten the memo, summer officially kicks on Friday. While I’m usually first to whine, er…um…express my lack of enthusiasm for summer running, I’m going to do my best to embrace the season. In fact, I’ve even got a couple of races on the calendar…I know, right?! Who am I?!
2019 Summer Running Plans
Marathon Training — Well no big surprise here! First and foremost I’ll be logging summer miles with one key goal in mind: making it to the starting line of the Chicago Marathon. When dealing with challenging situations, it always helps to remember your “why” – so when the heat and humidity become unbearable, there will be no bigger “why” for me than this one!
BAA 10K — On Sunday I’ll be lining up with my brother once again to take on the BAA 10K. This race features a nice out and back course through the heart of Boston. We ran this race together last year, but I was seriously hobbled so it was a grin-and-bear-it affair. I’m looking forward to enjoying the run this time around.
Narragansett Running Festival – Somehow I let my brother talk me into another race – this time the Narragansett Running Festival in mid-July. There are 5K, 10K, and half marathon options, plus a “Beat the Heat Challenge” which involves running a combo of either the 5K or 10K and the half marathon on back-to-back days. While I haven’t officially registered yet, I’ll more than likely join my brother for the 10K. I’m hoping we can turn it into a family affair as my oldest son and husband are also thinking of running. There will be music and beer, and it’s a 20-minute drive from my house…so really, what’s not to love?
An August race, too? — I’m toying with the idea of going for the trifecta and running a race in August as well. While there is, of course, no shortage of 5Ks, I am intrigued by a race called Triple Threat. The Triple Threat features a 1-mile, 5K, and half marathon, with the choice of running one race or all three, back-to-back-to-back for 17.2 glorious miles along the beautiful coast of Cape Ann. I’ll have to check in with Coach Marc and see where I am with my training plan, but it could be a more interesting way to get a long run in. Plus, race day happens to fall on my birthday – a fun (or insane) way to kick off another trip around the sun!
Any races on your summer calendar? Do you use races to break up marathon training?
I’m linking up with Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics.
I’ve got some races on the schedule but I’m afraid to put it out there after the spring I’ve had! I’d be all over that BAA 10k, tho! Good luck!
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I so get that – hopefully you’ll hit a groove this summer!
ooooh, the Triple Threat is singing to me! Too bad I live so far away and that will be a busy time of year. I love race challenges like that, though, because I’m all about the miles, but not so much the “racing” pace.
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The Triple Threat is definitely outside of my comfort zone, but I gotta admit that’s part of the reason why it appeals to me.
I love that you are going to be running two races with your brother this summer! I can’t pay my sister to run with me, LOL
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And, the best part is both races were his idea 😉
Wow look at you! I love that your whole family will be running together for the running festival. It’s just so hot here I cannot fathom doing a race until September
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Signing up for summer races is so unlike me, but I think it will help to break up the training. And, I can’t turn down a chance to run with family!
Wow, you really do have a busy summer ahead of you! Sounds so fun – I really would love to do a race up in your area, I bet it would be so beautiful in the summer! I’m so excited that you’ll be marathon training!
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You definitely need to head this way for a race at some point – it would be fun to see you again!
Sounds like you have some fun races planned for the Summer! I did like throwing some other races in while marathon training to keep things fun 🙂
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That’s what I’m hoping! I think if I just do 18 weeks os straight training I’ll get a little stir crazy 🙂
I love the idea of using races to break up marathon training. I am training for the Marine Corps Marathon this fall, and have several summer races on the calendar. We are coming up to Cape Cod to visit my sister for the 4th and I tried to look for a race, but couldn’t find one. That Narragansett race looks awesome!
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Wow I’m so surprised there isn’t something on the Cape. Have you checked out NE Runner’s website – they have some races listed that I sometimes don’t see on other websites.
Hey hey for the BAA 10K!!! IT’s going to be a great race and I can’t wait for my first run in Boston!
You have a great schedule. I don’t have any marathon plans in the near future, so I just run races so I can run them 🙂
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You picked a good race for your first Boston run!
Good luck with training and obviously with Chicago training. Hope it goes well for you!
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Thanks Marc!
You are going “all in” with those summer races. Good luck this weekend!
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So unlike me for sure! We’ll see how things play out before I commit to August.
How fun that your family runs with you! I am the only one in my family that runs. The Triple Threat sounds like fun!
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Also, thank you for linking up with us and I am sorry it took me so long to read your post.
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No worries! Thanks for hosting 🙂
It’s been fun having my brother, husband, and son want to get in on the races with me!
I used my marathon to break up the ultra training, or because I know how to train for a marathon and just extended it. I have my one last race in July and then I’m looking forward to a REST.
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You have definitely been busy! I bet you’re looking forward to a little down time.
Hope you had a great race today! Beautiful day (here), not too humid, although definitely Summer like.
Sounds like you have plenty of fun plans, and so great to do so much with your family — I wish that was an option for me!
I’ve never been to Cape Ann. Anything with Cape in the name has to be nice!
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Yes it’s fun when I can get the family to “drink the kool-aid” and join me for a race or two! I agree you usually can’t go wrong with “Cape” in the name – and Cape Ann is lovely!