Wow, time sure flies!!... I was just thinking I should get
back on and check in but can’t believe it’s been a few months since my last
post! Well as you can see from my race
list below I’ve been a little busy haha… not to mention I am selling my house
and my mother in law stayed with us for the summer so that added to the craziness!...
things are starting to get back to the normal routine so I’m doing my best to
catch up on things… let’s get started!
Since I left you last I have ran a total of 15 races (listed
below), those included three 5K races, five half marathons, two triathlons and
a 25K among others…. Of those 13 running
specific events 5 were on roads and 7 on trails (and crushed gravel). I’ve really gravitated back to the trails
this summer both in my training and racing, there is just something about the varied
technical terrain of the trails that makes running both challenging and very
rewarding. I’m looking forward to
hitting even more trail races for longer distances next year as my fall /
spring marathon training rolls into ultra-distances late next spring.
The next major race ahead is the 2015 Chicago
Marathon!! I have never done Chicago
before and am very excited to give it a go!
For my training plan this round is an 18 week Hal Higdon Advanced 1
marathon plan that was specifically designed for the 2015 Chicago Marathon. So far the plan is going great, I’m on a 6 day
per week running schedule with Friday’s off and a nice variety of workouts
through the week. Bill is also on the
Advanced 1 plan training for Madison so we are able to do a lot of the workouts
together which is awesome, so much better having someone there with you on
those tougher runs. As I’m typing this
I’m about 11 weeks into the plan and hitting my first of a series of 20 mile
runs this weekend which I’m looking forward to.
Speaking of long runs I have to mention quick how happy I am
to be healthy enough to be knocking them out again! There is just something indescribable about
the awesome feeling of accomplishment after a long run and especially when I’m
not limping to the finish! J
As I’ve stated before running is very therapeutic
for me… with how crazy things get in my head at times, running is the one thing
that can quiet and focus my mind for a while; in that way the effect of a long
run can be compared to a great night sleep(which I rarely get), I finish
feeling relaxed, energized and better equipped to handle life’s challenges!
…well I’ll keep this post short as I know I’ll be back
within the next few weeks with a lot to say once I am accepted and registered
for the 2016 Boston Marathon!!! J Registration opens mid-September!!!
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4/4/2015
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5K
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Hempstead Bunny Hop 5K
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Dubuque, IA
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4/11/2015
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50K
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Hawkeye 50K & 25K
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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4/25/2015
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5K
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Steve's Old Time Chaser 5K
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Quad Cities, IA
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5/9/2015
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5K/10K
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MVRA Trail Run
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Dubuque, IA
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5/24/2015
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1/2 M
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Madison - 1/2 Marathon
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Madison, WI
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5/30/2015
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1/2 M
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Tromp and Chomp 1/2 Marathon
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Kickapoo Reserve
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6/6/2015
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5K & 1K kids fun run
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Rhubarb 5K/10K
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Manchester, IA
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6/7/2015
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Sprint Triathlon
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PigMan Sprint Tri
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Palo, IA
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6/13/2015
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4 mile
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Grandview Gallop
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Dubuque, IA
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6/14/2015
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1/2 Marathon
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Marion Rotary Marathon for Shoes
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Marion, IA
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6/20/2015
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9.1 Mile
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Blockhouse
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Platteville, WI
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6/27/2015
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Marathon or M Relay
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Run 4 Troops
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Dyersville, IA
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7/11/2015
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1/2 M
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Dances with Dirt
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Baraboo, WI
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8/2/2015
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Sprint Triathlon
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Camp Courageous Sprint Tri
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Monticello, IA
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8/8/2015
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1/2 M
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Mine of Spain 1/2
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Dubuque, IA
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