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Confessions of a Race Addict

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Race addiction

Yes, today on Tuesdays on the Run, we are talking about how often you race. Umm, admitting how often I race is kind of like admitting how many skirts I have from Skirt Sports. I’m not sure anyone really needs to know the exact number…

I ran my first race in 2007 – an 8K. It seemed like a long ways. I ran 4 other races that year, including  my first 10 miler. 5 races in a year seems reasonable, right?

I ran 4 races in 2008 with my first half marathon and first marathon both occurring that year. That seemed like a lot of miles.

I ran 14 races in 2009 including 3 half marathons and 2 10 milers. Is this where the addiction began???

I ran 11 races in 2010 including 2 half marathons, a 10 miler, a 17.75K, and a marathon. Hmm, I see a tendency towards the longer races starting…

I only ran 8 races in 2011 due to injury. This was my chance to break the addiction!

Oh look only 10 races in 2012 – mostly of shorter distances!

And then the crazy began:

13 half marathons in 2013

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17 half marathons in 2014 (plus my first Ragnar…)

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17 races in 2015 including 3 marathons and 8 half marathons

2015 bling

And so far in 2016…

16 races!

You might notice that we are only halfway through the year…

Hi, my name is Erika and I’m officially a race addict. I have 3 more half marathons and 1 marathon left on my schedule and I’m feeling antsy about that.

[Tweet “Confession: Racing is my favorite. #healthyaddiction #TOTR #howoftendoyourace”]

Keep Calm half marathon

Are you a race addict like me or are you sane and only run a few select races each year?

Also, here are the topics for July – we hope you’ll continue to join us!

7/5/2016 – How do you choose your races? What thought process do you use?

7/12/2016 – Motivating music on the playlist: Do you choose a “theme song” for a goal race?

7/19/2016 – Runners Slang: Do you have running code words or terms? Share them!

7/26/2016 – Summer scenes from my run

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  1. I used to race almost every weekend! When I was a new runner, after I first learned about races, I couldn’t imagine running WITHOUT a race on the radar! I’ve had to cut back due to cost these days, but I still do love a race!
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  3. I do a couple races here and there, but I use them as motivation to keep in shape. I did get caught up in needing to run all the races, but I think it’s a good thing I never did. There are so many races in such great locations.
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  5. Oh boy, I had a feeling that racing can get addictive… I only ran my first race in 2015 and have 5 on the calendar for this year, but I am simply expecting that to become worse, maybe?

    This is my first time linking up with you guys… but I am excited to be part of the runner community.

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