2014 Race Goals
I can’t believe that 2013 is almost over! It was pretty exciting on the racing front, though, I must say.
I ran my second full marathon, the Vermont City Marathon, back in May. Even through it rained almost the whole race, it was still a great experience, and I set a PR!
I also started hiking in 2013 and hiked 6 out of 46 Adirondack high peaks! I love running, but nothing can compare to the feeling of reaching a summit with views like this after a grueling climb up to the top.
At the summit of my first high peak, Cascade, in August 2013.
I also ran my first trail half marathon, after a summer of trail running with the ARE. The Hairy Gorilla Half was on my race wishlist for years, I finally made the commitment and ran it in October 2013.
So, with that said, today I signed up for another trail half marathon, but this one may be just a tad harder than Hairy Gorilla.
On May 4, 2014 I signed up to run the NorthFace Endurance Challenge Half in the Catskills. Bear Mountain, to be exact.
This race is up a mountain, with challenging terrain, and I can’t help but have some self-doubts after signing up. But I’m determined and excited for a new running challenge. I love trail running, even though it will be difficult…I’m ready to tackle it. Here’s to 2014.
What are your fitness goals for the new year?
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Mer
Wow, that Bear Mountain half sounds awesome, but I am totally a wimp and have never trail run (pretty funny considering I love the mountains and am a 46er). My fitness goals for 2014 include my first Ragnar (Cape Cod, though I want to do ADK too to get the Docks & Dacks medal), setting a PR in the half marathon (I WILL get under 2 hours), and becoming a “half fanatic”. I also have a wonderful list of races I want to run in 2014 and I want to re-hike some of my fave High Peaks, including Gothics up the back side with the steel cable. Hopefully it will be an amazing year!