I love this picture- so get used to seeing it on my weekly running updates!
So, this week started off with a whimper. The best of intentions quickly go out the window when I am short on time. I had a lot of baking to do, plus I had a busy week at work (why are short work weeks always busier?). Sadly, no running happened Monday thru Wednesday. After sleeping in on Thursday (hey, I was up at 2am Wednesday morning- I needed to sleep in), I was able to get a run in. The rest of the week went ok. With Christmas coming, that means a lot more hours spent baking- I really need to make a better effort to exercise.
Sunday: Rest
Monday: 30 minute treadmill runTuesday:
30 minute treadmill incline walk
Wednesday: 30 minute treadmill sprint workout
Thursday: 20 minute run…outside!
Friday: 30 minute run…outside
Saturday: 1 hour 30 minute treadmill run/walk (4:1)
Race schedule 2012:
So, I have been talking about looking for a half marathon in late February or March. I found one in Kentucky. But, last year, they had 140 runners. Nothing against smaller races-I just am not fast enough to feel comfortable in that small of a race. I’m going to keep looking.
Question(s) of the day: Race sizes- do you prefer a small or large participant field? And why?
I actually love smaller races, but that’s probably b/c I’ve been racing for 14 years and it brings me back to “earlier” days. I hate the big production races w/ all the crowds, bells and whistles. Give me a small, simple race with a reasonable fee any day! I think you should go for it.
Hi Miss Zippy,
Thank you for your comment. I like the larger races for the crowds, bands, etc- it keeps my mind positive and my energy up. I’m torn…you give good points in favor of a smaller race.