Now that I can just be a normal runner again (who continues to lift and do single leg strength work. and core work), my calendar is filling up with all kinds of goodies, and two big goals have come out of that.
My first goal is to do a race in all 50 states and 6 continents. I have no desire to go to Antarctica, sorry penguins. At least to run. Maybe I'll meet a guy who wants to run there and then I'll go to cheer him on.
Yes. Yes, I like that plan. What a fun trip ...
Whoops. Sorry. Back to the other goal. I don't feel the need to do a marathon in every state, particularly because there are some pretty iconic races that do not involve 26.2 miles that I'd really like to do, such as Beach to Beacon in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, or the Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina.
I've got many of the races picked out already, but would love suggestions for Indiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia (probably DC area so I can see family), and Wyoming. Some of the races I've picked are trails, some are roads and range from a 5K all the way up to 13.1. I have one marathon picked out (Twin Cities), but no idea when that would happen. Honestly, I'm more likely to do another overseas marathon than one stateside.
That brings me to goal two: a triathlon. I knew the moment I bought my road bike that I would eventually be doing one. I picked out a sprint, which may or may not turn into an annual event for me: the WIN for KC Women's Triathlon. All the swim, bike, run distances seem easy peasy already and it doesn't give off the competitive vibe that I get with a lot of these events. So, that will be something fun to work towards. Already bought tri shorts so I can be really used to them by July, ha!
In the meantime, I'm working towards running 60 minutes and enjoying the addition of different workouts and yoga. It's looking to be a glorious fall in Kansas City.
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