Race Plans

Below is a list of the events I have on my radar for the coming 6 months. The big deal is that I registered for the Women's Half Marathon this week. It's on November 7. It will be the first time it's held in AZ. It's a female only race and looks like lots of fun......plus, great t-shirt and medal. More scenic that PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon as it starts in downtown Scottsdale, runs past Papago Park then on to Tempe Beach. I've only done one other half and I was injured with stress fractures on my tibia so I walk/ran it. My goal is to run this one in 2hrs. So my main focus is training for 13.1 miles, but my secondary focus is to improve my swimming for triathlons. Swimming and biking will be great cross training activities as I ramp my miles for the marathon.

The last 5 weeks I've struggled with lower back muscle tightness and bursitis in my right hip. I went to PT and she helped me get back to normal. The one thing she really helped me realize is that a strong core & lower back will help keep me injury free and improve my performance in my activities. I have a new routine to strengthen my core, lower back and gluteus medius. The other thing I learned is ice is my friend. I need to use it more after I exercise.....especially on my troubled areas. Stretch, core work and ice......these are my new friends!

I recently took a running form clinic called Chi Running. Mark and I have both changed to this new style of running. Mark has seen an improvement in speed and efficency as measured by his heart rate monitor and I've felt a change in the impact on my body. I highly recommend it to anyone.....new to running or an old pro. Google it and see for yourself.

July 4 --Tri Family Firecracker Sprint Tri http://www.trifamilyracing.com/

July 18 --Johnnycake Jog 5 mile run in Ohio http://www.johnnycakejog.com/

Sept 26 --Nathan's Tri (TBD...might do relay; husband will do Olympic) http://www.redrockco.com/


Oct 2 --Oktoberfest 5mi/5k race http://www.4peaksracing.com/

Oct 3 --Tri Family Seville Sprint Tri http://www.trifamilyracing.com/

Oct 10 --Race for the Cure Survivor 5k run & 5k walk with family http://www.komenphoenix.org/

Oct 24 --SOMA (my husband will do half ironman....I will cheer!) http://www.redrockco.com/


Nov 7 --Women's Half Marathon http://www.womenshalfmarathon.com/

Nov 14 --Iron Girl 5k or 10mi http://www.irongirl.com/


Dec 5 --Fiesta Bowl 5k or Half Marathon http://www.raceplaceevents.com/


Jan1-4 --Hike Grand Canyon