7.26.2012

What Next...(and a few race entry codes)

I'm almost glad that I didn't meet my sub 2 hour time goal for the See Jane Run Half Marathon, because then I'd be somewhat clueless about what goal to set for my next race.  I haven't followed any kind of training plan since early March and I kind of miss having someone telling me what to do a set schedule.  So, I'm starting a new plan on Monday - I'm gonna give the Train Like a Mother 13.1 'Own It' plan a go.  I really like how they've indicated which workouts are 'essential' that week and which ones I can ditch, if necessary.  It's a 14 week program that will perfectly segue into what looks like a nice little PR type race: the Snohomish River Run!  The only fly in the ointment is that the weekly long runs start right off at 8-10 miles in the first weeks and I can't fit more than 9 miles in at the Y, due to the (very reasonable) 90 minute time limit for the daycare.  So, it's either get up at a crazy hour of the morning (for 14 weeks rather than the usual last 2-3 weeks of a plan) or give up my beloved one day to 'sleep in' each weekend.  I'm leaning towards getting up super early one day during the week, but a bit worried about running alone at the crack of dawn...  I'm partial to running on the trails, but might keep to busier areas and just deal with ugly scenery and stoplights to be safe.  Blargh.  But, to have the workout done before the kids even get up?!  That'd be pretty nice... 

Any local yokels wanna join in?  If you do, Super Runner Mom has a code you can use for $10 off the entry fee!   'SuperRunnerSRR12'  I love that it's on a Saturday and within easy driving distance, too.

Speaking of codes...  I've got one for y'all to use for the inaugural Seattle Hot Chocolate 15K, as I've been selected as a 'Chambassador.'  Yes, you read that right; it's their way of callin' me a chocolate ambassador.  Woohoo! 

Go 'Like' them on Facebook now!


The race isn't for awhile yet, but save the date and mark your calendars for March 3, 2013 and use the code: HCSEAHAT1 for a free hat in yer goodie bag.  Don't worry, I'll remind you repeatedly about the code as winter rolls around.   

I'm SO excited for this race, for so many reasons.  A 15K is a long, yet fun and doable distance.  Proceeds go to the local chapters of Ronald McDonald House.  It's a national race with locations across the country, but it's run by RAM Racing which is based out of Chicago; and we all know I love to support my hometown.  And, really, who wouldn't want to eat chocolate fondue after a race???  I hope to see lots of familiar faces there!


mmmmmm (pic stolen from the Hot Chocolate website)


Aaaand, back to the subject of discount codes: I just got one for $10 off the Eugene Marathon for next year.  Hrrmmmm.  Anyone wanna help me run my first marathon there?  I'm seriously considering it...

10 comments:

  1. Mmmmm perhaps I should hop a plane up to Seattle for this one...yum. SF event was postponed.

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    1. YES! Kristen said she will probably do the 5K and she and JJ will do their best to get as many local teammates, and maybe not local, to join in :))

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  2. WOULD love to have the willpower to get up and get the workout done before baby wakes up . . .maybe chocolate would do it!!

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    1. OMG, how old is your baby?? The first year is all about SURVIVAL and getting as much sleep as you can! My kiddos are old enough to sleep nearly 11 hours through the night until 7:30ish - so it's doable. If I had an infant? Hell to the NO.

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  3. I am thinking I might do the Snohomish River Run, oooh the Hot Cocoa run is coming to Seattle! It looks like it is the weekend before the Lake Sammamish Half, so as long is it doesn't conflict with that I am in. :)

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    1. Did you do the Sammamish Half this year? I thought it was a great race! Yeah, I'm thinking they most likely won't conflict :)

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  4. Chambassador? Who are these people! :) I personally think choclambassador has a better ring to it.

    SUB 2!! You can do it!!

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  5. I agree about not running solo on trails. It makes me really nervous. Running boring is smarter! Good luck with the new plan. I'm interested to see how that plan works out. And congrats on being a chambassador! That is something I would love to represent -- chocolate!

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  6. That 15k sounds fun! I might have to put that on my list for 2013. Thinking about Eugene too, but haven't made the decision yet:0 Yikes, I haven't run a full marathon since 2004 but I really want to do another:)

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    1. yes! the more the merrier for the 15K :) Same with Eugene - love the idea of so many local runners/tweeps all getting together there. If you've done 26.2 before, I'm sure you could do it again. ;)

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