A Year Of 10ks

It has been a year since I started running. When I started running and saw what I could do,  I told myself that it would be a year of 10ks. This running year resulted in 8 race and 5 medals. It also resulted in a crazy passion that I could ramble on and on about forever. Just ask the many people who got trapped in a running conversation with me. (Mostly my mom and husband.)

I have one race left on the books this year- the only repeat race- a 5k Bubble Run. This time I will be joined by my mom and three kids. But after that race, I've got nothing to run and nothing to talk about.

So what's a runner like me to do when a year of 10ks is over? Start a year of 1/2 marathons, of course. This is exciting for a variety of reasons. One, it will help keep my running and training in focus. Two, I'll get to do something I've never done before. And finally, three, the mileage seems challenging (which I love) and yet still manageable.

Since I'm a runner who can't stop talking about running, if you get stuck in a room or car with me this next year, I'll probably talk your ear off about this new running challenge. It's ok if you tell me you're bored and don't want to hear anymore, as long as you tell me good luck on my next race as well.

This was from my final 10k. A double loop of either up hills or down hills through my old hometown. There were lots of memories on that run and a great way to end my year long goal.