Today for Tuesdays on the Run, we are all sharing our 2015 race schedules. Stop by Patty and April‘s blogs and check out the linked blogs. And don’t forget to share your fun plans!
2015 was supposed to have a quiet spring. My plan was to do the Marine Corps Marathon in the fall and I’d had the Mainly Marathon Center of the Nation series on the calendar for almost two years. After I loved last year’s Ragnar DC so much, I added that to my fall as well. So the plan for spring was to run for fun and slowly start building my miles and enjoy the Frederick Half Marathon in the beginning of May before I started to get serious about training for 6 half marathons in 6 days and my 3rd marathon.
Somehow, that’s not what’s happening. First, we won an entry to Ragnar Cape Cod and Beer Geek was onboard with celebrating our 20th anniversary with a trip to Cape Cod (and me running for two days of it.)
And then Kim said “hey, let’s run some races at the Mainly Marathon Independence Series in May”. “It’ll be fun” she said. Of course, since I need NY and NJ, I wasn’t hard to persuade.
Then I got selected to be a Rock ‘n’ Blog 2015 member, so I’ll be running 3 RNR races this year.
Does it sound like my year is a little out of control? Yes, yes it is. Oops.
I’ll kick off the year with the same race I started with last year: RNR DC. Seems fitting somehow.
Here’s the crazy:
March 14: RNR DC
March 28: Marine Corps 17.75K (assuming I can get in)
April 26: GW Parkway 10 miler
May 2: Independence Series: New Jersey
May 3: Independence Series: New York
May 8-9: Ragnar Cape Cod
September 7: Center of the Nation: Montana
September 8: Center of the Nation: North Dakota
September 9: Center of the Nation: South Dakota
September 10: Center of the Nation: Wyoming
September 11: Center of the Nation: Nebraska
September 12: Center of the Nation: Colorado
October 2-3: Ragnar DC
October 4: Woodrow Wilson Half Marathon (blame Kim for that one too)
October 25: Marine Corps Marathon
In case you aren’t counting at home, that’s 15 races for 2015. That was never the plan LOL.
I still need to figure out which two other RNR races I’ll be running. Anyone want to offer me a free place to stay???
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15 races seems fine to me… it’s the ones that are back to back that are throwing me off here! LOL You’re nuts. But a fun kind of nuts. =) So no Frederick this year, hu? I was considering running it again… I guess I’ll have to stalk you – uh, I mean meet you – another time. =)
Diana recently posted…The Real Slim Shady
Wow, 6 halfs in 6 days? Holy moley! I can’t wait to see how this shakes out! My year seems so leisurely in comparison. I’m looking forward to the Sarasota half marathon in March. Mostly because I’ll be in Florida for 2 weeks!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…So many races, so little time….
I loved RnR Vegas and I hear Philly is a good one. When are you going to do Alaska? Seriously you are crazy! Looking forward to running a few of those with you!
Deborah Brooks recently posted…Exciting Race Plans for 2015
I have only registered for one race so far this year, but I have plans for 3 half marathons and my first marathon!
Becky recently posted…Buenos for days!
Wow you will be all over the place this year! It sounds like there will be alot of people at RNR DC- should be such a fun event! I hope to make it to DC for some other races this year too!
Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine recently posted…2015 Tentative Race Schedule + Inspiration Board
“Well that escalated quickly.” 🙂 All of those sound like fun!
Lesley recently posted…Running During the Week
Embrace the crazy! It’ll be a blast. I’m still looking at one of the half series. We’ll see.
HoHo Runs recently posted…First Light Half Marathon (Recap)
Wow, your schedule really filled up! I’m doing the RnR DC and the GW Parkway 10 miler too.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly Review RnR DC – Week 4
What a busy year! Funny how that happens! Congrats on the RnR blogger status! I hear RnR DC is great!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…Preparing for 2015 Races
YOU CRAZY! But I love it 😀 I wish you still had to do IL so that you could come to visit me! Congrats on the RnR badge and have so much fun!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…My Goal as a Personal Trainer : Client Fitness Self-Sufficiency
I may have started the Independence Races conversation, but you finished it and made it happen. It will be fun!
Center of the Nation looks brutal! Totally worth it for all of the $$$ you’ll be saving not traveling to those states individually. Although, I’m not sure I could do 6 halfs in a row. Looking forward to reading/hearing all about that one (and how are you going to train for it)? I can’t imagine running 6 days in a row all summer in preparation.
I see you have 15 races listed, but you still have two more RNRs to add in! Too bad you can’t come out and stay for a month and do RNR Portland and Seattle.
Looking forward to see you so much in 2015!
PS- We both still need Nevada. March 2016? 6 Tunnels to Hoover Dam?http://www.bbscrun.com/#!stpaddysdayrun/c1and
Kim @ (Just) Trying recently posted…Happy Birthday RoadRunner Portland Run
lol. i am NOT surprised. see you at mcm 17.75 – hopefully! realllllly hoping to get in!
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…December Blog Stats and Income
I only have a 5K scheduled for sure at this point, but I’m planning to do my first full marathon this year! If you’re looking to check another state off your list, RNR Savannah is on Nov 7th and I’ve heard it’s a great race!
Amy @ Run with Perseverance recently posted…Tuesdays on the Run: 2015 Race Schedule
So, instead of doing 15 races in 2015 you are going to do 17?! You are a racing machine!!!
Kim recently posted…Happiness Comes from Within
If we pick the same RNR race, I’d be happy to split a room with you again!!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…So many races…..need more time (and money)!
Impressive!!! Rock ‘n’ Roll is on my bucket list- which one would you recommend??
Well I was GONNA suggest the Country Music Marathon in Nashville as one of your RnR events, but it’s the same weekend in April as your 10 miler. :\
Pam recently posted…Race Recap: Mississippi Blues Half Marathon
Yowza, those back to back ones are impressive! And you’ll get to check off a bunch of new states. 🙂
Not sure if RnR pays for travel costs or not, but VB is a fun one (though over Labor Day weekend can be hot). I’ve always wanted to do Country Music in Nashville (thought that might conflict with GW Parkway for you). I also think some of the RnR races in New England or Savannah sound pretty…but again those are expensive to travel for and not sure what RnR covers.
If you’re looking more local, Virginia Beach and Philly (I loooved that race!)
Jess recently posted…Bruised a Rib While Coughing This Week
Funny how things work out sometimes. At least it looks like you have a bit of a break in the middle!
Whitney @ French Fry Runner recently posted…Race Plans for 2015
Wow, your schedule does look crazy, but so much fun too! I’m so impressed and I love your USA map. What a fun goal to run all the states. I would love to do a RNR race someday.
Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy recently posted…The Chicco KeyFit 30 Car Seat and Activ3 Jogging Stroller
I have got to figure out to run those Mainly Marathon series races. They look so fun!!
Melanie@runnergirlinarockingworld.com recently posted…Run Streaking? Get Creative!
15 races in 2015. You are crazy and my new hero!
Michelle recently posted…Should You Bring a Can to a Gun Fight?
Ha, thanks!