and so racing season begins

[marathoner452]

The fall Cresent City Classic 5k/10k in City Park is November 10th.

Then the Mardi Gras 1/2 Marathon on January 28th, 2008.  That means I'll be peaking right around Christmas, but it also means that I'll be in recovery mode by the time the party really gets going.

Finally, before summer starts heating up, there will be the Cresent City Classic 10k on March 22nd. 

No Tyvek suits required.

Comments

[quick-step.livejournal.com]

You'll be able to train all year without having to deal with snow and wintery crap. I'm envious. :)

[marathoner452.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but I'll have to deal with insane, steam-heat summers.

[integritysinger.livejournal.com]

excellent. Not meaning to sound trite, I've been marvelling at your slow steady pace toward acheiving your goals. Wishing I had the same persistence.

running

[marathoner452.livejournal.com]

*blushes* A very slow pace at some points. I'm still a long way from qualifying for Boston.

Running will help me keep my sanity once I move. Picking a race or two will keep me running through the insane summer heat. Plus, it's a great way to get to know an area and I can't wait to run along the water again (along the Mississippi or the lakefront), or in Audabon Park, or City Park, or the Quarter. Or on the treadmill if the heat gets too ridiculous.

I've been told I don't do things halfway. I'm afraid that might lead to less-than-healthy habits once I move. Running will keep me disciplined and on a schedule.

off topic

[pace-race.livejournal.com]

Hi! I've just added you as a friend simply because I'm a marathon runner too!
My best wishes from Russia!

Re: off topic

[marathoner452.livejournal.com]

Added you right back. Good to meet you!