Did you say race? Where do I sign up?
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
17 half marathons in 2014 (plus my first Ragnar…)
17 races in 2015 including 3 marathons and 8 half marathons
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.
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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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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!
I did 13 races in 2013 and I thought that was a lot!
I like the topics for July. Thanks for continuing to host the link ups!
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.
OMG you’re hilarious. You’re totally a race addict! Hahaha!
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.
Race addict — maybe, in that I enjoy racing — but definitely not on your level. Or Darlene’s. Or Holly, or Tricia . . . I guess we all have our own level of crazy!
I admire you so much! I don’t think I could ever race as much as you do!
This is so amazing! that is a lot of races in 2015!! Congrats on all!
I ran 40 last year. Yup. ADDICT!!!
Lol, you are definitely a racing addict! I love hearing about all of the races that you do! I think I’ll be hitting the double digits for races this year, I’m so excited!
You amazing with how well you can hold up with multiple races! My legs seriously rebel if I tried to race like that. I did 14 in one year and that was crazy for me!
I really enjoy racing and would like to do about 1 a month… 16 so far this year is quite impressive!
Wow, that is a heck of a lot of racing ! No burnout or bore out ?