Summer 2014 Races

Believe it or not, I am still running!

After the Runner’s World Heartbreak Hill hat trick I was only running a few times during the week. Nothing major. I actually haven’t run a long run since the races, so that’s what this weekend will be for. I’m aiming for a 10 miler to officially start marathon training!

I kind of keep forgetting I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon in October!

Since I need some help getting motivated to start training, I signed up for a new local half marathon. On July 13 I’m running the Saratoga Springs Strong to Serve Half Marathon.

The course is two loops around Saratoga Spa State Park and claims to be fast and flat. We’ll see. I have no time goals obviously, I just want to get the miles in and enjoy running a new local race.

A week later I’m running the Froggy Five Mile trail race in the Adirondacks at Dippikill in conjunction with the Albany Running Exchange’s trail running camp, which I’m also excited for!  Trail running all weekend in the ADK? Sign me up!

I don’t have any other races planned until possibly September, so the rest of the summer will be devoted to upping my mileage during marathon training.