Friday, January 03, 2014

2014: The Year of the Marathon

Confirmed Races for 2014:
  1. Kaiser Half Marathon - 2/2
  2. Napa Valley Marathon - 3/2
  3. Rock N' Roll SF Half Marathon - 4/6
  4. Big Sur Marathon - 4/27
  5. Wildflower Olympic Distance Tri- 5/4
  6. Eugene Half Marathon - 7/27
  7. Hood To Coast - 8/22-8/23
  8. New York Marathon - 11/2
Other possibilities:
Zooma Napa Valley Half Marathon - 6/28? or maybe Pac Crest Oly 6/29? - Need a June race.
Big Kahuna Half Ironman - 9/14, Mountains To Beach Half 5/25, Nike SF

It's going to be a big year for the marathon.  I am going from zero to 60 in that department.  I haven't done one since 2010 and I am registered for three this year.  I am planning on having Napa & New York be my goal races with Big Sur as a "fun" run. 

2014 Goals/Resolutions:
Run a marathon, hopefully Napa Valley, in under 4:30
Beat my time (3:37) at Wildflower
Triple my 2013 mileage in the water and double my mileage on the bike
Floss daily
Take vitamins daily
Get a consistent morning routine  (i.e. morning workouts on the same day each week)
Blog twice a week
Say yes a lot - I really don't have a problem with this one.  This is just a reminder since after this year I have a feeling we're going to make some grown up life decisions like houses, kids and all that adult crap.  I want make sure I continue my 2013 non-stop fun for AT LEAST another year.  In the spirit of this, I've already booked a last minute trip to Nashville this month and I am 3 for 3 on flossing/vitamins. Winning.

Regarding my marathon training, I've had a little set back this week.  I am on day 12 now of a nasty cold.  I managed to hack/wheeze my way through my 15 miler last weekend in Bend but I paid the price and my cough got way worse.  I took it easy until last night when I slogged through 5 miles and in return stayed up all night coughing.  I have another 15 on the calendar tomorrow so here's hoping I can manage and my body doesn't say a big FU.  MFR also caught the 48 flu that's going around SF and knocks you on your ass, so if that's headed my way I just hope it's after tomorrows run. Have a mentioned how much I hate flu season?

4 comments:

  1. One of my friends got that 48 hour flu too! Hope you don't get it!!
    I'm excited for your year of the marathon. I think you're going to rock it!! I'm looking forward to cheering you on at Napa Valley.

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  2. This is going to be an amazing year!! Your schedule looks awesome! We are going to run Big Sur Together...cause that would be fun!! :)
    You still have 2 months to prepare for Napa! You will do great and totally kill it! Just get well and stay away from MFR!!!!!!

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  3. Man! Your marathon schedule looks crazy! A little jealous that you are running Big Sur. It's on my list for next year if I get in! Can't wait to see how you run in Napa. And, you should apply to be a ZOOMA Napa ambassador, they are looking for people right now! Just saying, you would be great!

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  4. Hope you are feeling better soon! You have such a great marathon schedule for 2014. I'll may see you at one of them!

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