I am finally narrowing down my race schedule for the year! I’ve decided that I really want to run some new races this year which gives me a few excuses to take some girls weekends too. I’d like to continue to mix up the types and distances of my races so here’s what I have so far.
Cherry Blossom 10 miler-
Although not actually a new race for me, I had to drop out the past 2 years due to injury. I am ready to come back this April and rock the Cherry Blossom race right in my hometown area. I did not do any races longer than a 10k in 2015 so that my foot could heal. I am currently doing one of their virtual training plans and I am happy to be right on schedule for April 3rd.
American Odyssey Relay-
After doing the Ragnar relay twice, our Moms Do It All Night Long team was looking for a new adventure. We will be taking on the 200 mile American Odyssey relay April 29-30th starting in Gettysburg, PA. If the good times we had at Ragnar are any indication, this should be a blast as well. Many of my same team mates are returning but we also have lots of newbies joining us as well. I am really looking forward to this one!
Skirt Sports 13er-
I am pretty sure I am headed out to Boulder on June 12th to meet up with the other Skirt Sports ambassadors and join in on the Skirt Sports 13er race. I am a little nervous about the altitude issues so not sure if I can pull off a half out there. There is also a 5k so I have options. This is in my high probability right now if I can figure out the logistics. I hear Boulder is just gorgeous!
Iron Girl Triathlon-
I will be returning to the Iron Girl triathlon on August 7th in Columbia, MD again this year. I am determined to conquer my fear of that lake and have a much better swim time. Looks like we’ve talked a few more of our friends into joining us this year too and this is my goal tri race this year.
Hershey Half-
I haven’t signed up quite yet but the Hershey half marathon is on my radar for October 16th. I will run for chocolate! I hear this is a great race and October is such a great running month. Thought it would be a fun girls weekend or I might even let the kiddos tag along with me.
Have you done any of these races? What’s your goal race?
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Ooh the Hershey half is on my bday! 🙂
Want to come?!
Nice to hear that you’re slowly going back to running. I love to run too but i really never participate in competitions like you. I hope someday i will.
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How cool you are going to do the American Odyssey race. I had a friend do it a few yrs ago and he really enjoyed it. My sister and I have been talking about the Hershey race for yrs. Maybe this yr will be the one. How sweet!
Oooh that would be fun if you both joined in!
How much fun! What a great, well-rounded race line up. I’ve heard great things about Boulder too– sounds like a really nice options for a vacation race. Can’t wait to read about all of them!
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Thanks I am excited for my races and need to get training!
We have the same goal tri. And issue with the daunting lake. We shall overcome! I’ve not done the Boulder Half but I have raced in CO a few times. The altitude definitely makes me feel winded. Just do what you can and enjoy the scenery.
We will both conquer that dumb lake!! You are doing a different IG race though I think?
One day I will run Cherry Blossom! I’ve always wanted to run that race!
It’s a great time of year to run in DC. Maybe next year? I will remind you about the lottery
The Hershey Half sounds like a lot of fun! Its on my long list of races I’d like to run someday. And I’m glad to hear that you’re on track for this year’s Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. I’ve run it the past two years but am sitting this year out. I didn’t even attempt the lottery this year since I’m fairly certain I won’t be anywhere close to being ready to run a 10 miler in April.
Let’s just say you ran it for me last year and I will run it for you this year! Hershey does sound fun I hope I can manage it
That relay sounds like a really cool adventure! And the Hershey race is definitely on my list to do some day. Though this year the Fall is going to be Rock and Roll Vegas for me 🙂
RnR Vegas was one of my favorites. I did it 2 years ago it’s quite the experience you will love it
I was in D.C. once at the time of the Cherry Blossom festival…. That would be a beautiful run… that’s making me most jealous on your list…. I am in awe of all of you doing triathlons, but I don’t really yet have any desire to do one. Other than LA marathon (now 15 days away….), I joined the lottery for NYC marathon…. running through NYC is a dream, so we’ll see.
Wow 15 days away already? How exciting. A NY race is on my mind too just not sure which one.
I would love to run the Odyssey Relay. It’s definitely on my bucket list. I wish I wasn’t moving right smack in the middle of June… I really wanted to head out to Boulder too! I’m so jealous this is on your race calendar this year. So fun!
Ah I am a little afraid of the altitude out there so we will see!
All of these races sound like a blast! The Cherry Blossom race is on my bucket list, and I’m going to look into the Hershey Half – that could be fun!
The Hershey half does sound fun doesn’t it?!
Happy to be race 3/5 of these with you this year!! Maybe you could fly out to Washington State with me and run the Capital City Half in May? Why not make it 6?
Ha I don’t think I can pull that off this year too!
Oh those look like some fun ones! Nice goal with the Tri, that is the one I don’t ever see myself doing only because of the swimming. Find one that swaps it for paddle boarding or kayaking and I’m there!
My husband and I want to do a half together this year, I have never done anything over a 10K and that was years ago as I usually “run” with the girls so he can do the longer races. He wants to do the one he did the full marathon last year for that he just loved in April but I’m worried that is too soon as I don’t want to train solo and with him traveling for work here and there and our families schedules might be hard to time all of our runs together. We will see though… maybe if he gets my treadmill for my b-day, except that instead I am now taking the family with my to Expo and Disney so that probably won’t happen. 😉
The swimming is always the hardest mentally for me. I swim way more than that each week in the pool but come race day I get freaked out!
Sounds like a great schedule! I’ve done the Cherry Blossom run and it’s a good one. Hope the blossoms will be in bloom when you run it! Boulder sounds like so much fun!
Boulder does sound fun I just hope I can run in the altitude there.
You have some nice races on your calendar for 2016. My goal race is the London Marathon, but I would love to run the Cherry Blossom 10 miler some day. Running in DC is always really fun and a spring race there would be great.
Spring races in DC are great hope you get to join me one year! London would also be kind of cool indeed 🙂
Hershey has been on my list forever!
Me too! You should join me 🙂
Great race schedule!!
A few of my Ragnar girls were thinking about the Odyssey relay…we will see.
Oooh-i heard the Columbia Tri is hilly 🙁 scared me away-i am a punk!
Oooh Hersey! I would totally run for Chocolate!!
Columbia is hilly but so much fun you should join me! And Hershey heck come along for that one too 🙂
I’d love to do the Cherry Blossom 10 miler! The 13er would be fun to meet all the other bloggers. And the Hershey race? Say no more…
You should enter the lottery next year for CB!
You’ve got some fun races planned. And who wouldn’t run for chocolate 😉
Crazy people! 🙂
Sound like a great list of races! I’ve run the Cherry Blossom in 2013 and had a fun time! I would love to run in DC again!
I know I am excited about them all!
I want to go to Boulder! Can I squeeze into your suitcase? Sounds like you have a full race calendar brewing already. Have fun!
Sure the more the merrier!
I’d LOVE to do the Cherry Blossom 10-miler!! Not only do I have DC on my bucket list (for ANY race), I like the 10-mile distance because it’s not as far as a half (so it’s do-able for a “tempo” speed race),andt it’s farther than a 10K, so there’s that challenge of a longer distance. You have a lot of great things on your calendar!!!
I live a 10 m too for all the same reasons. You feel like it’s a goal you can train for but does not take over your life. DC has some great races
I would love to run any of these races.
Come join me?
I’ve done the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile and it was an incredibly awesome experience (helps that I had a great race and PR’d!) I haven’t done any of the Iron Girl races but have family near Columbia, so perhaps I’ll have to check it out!
Oh you should! It’s a fun all female race to do
They all sound like fun races! I always wanted to do the Cherry Blossom race! I was stationed in D.C. for 3 years, from ’93-’96 and always LOVED when it was Cherry blossom season.
It’s a great race to do and the weather is usually wonderful
Great choices! I love adding new runs to the line up! The Hersey run sounds fun or yummy! Those are all new races to me!
It does sound fun doesn’t it?
I love Bolder! I think if you can arrive a day or two early you’ll be OK.
We shall see! It scares me
All of these races sound awesome, but the Hershey half marathon sounds like a must 🙂
I really hope I can pull that one off!
The Cherry Blossom 10 miler sounds awesome!! I would love to run that someday.
Boulder is so gorgeous – you are going to have the best time!!
Such fun races! I am happy your foot has healed – it’s going to be a great year 🙂
Boulder is gorgeous it’s the altitude I am afraid of!
I think I am doing the Hershey half too:) Lots of great races on your line up!
Oh really!? Let me know as we get closer and we can meet up 🙂
Wow, you have such a fun schedule! Ugh, kicking myself that there’s no way to coordinate doing one of these. Family vacation the weekend of Irongirl and the Hershey Half is the weekend before Ironman NC 70.3. If you want a place to stay or to grab a bite to eat on your way to or from Hershey just let me know!
Oh too bad you can’t join me at Hershey and yes I will keep that in mind for sure. Ok now I have to sign up right?
I used to run Cherry Blossom every year, but haven’t for several. I liked it because it was a pretty fast course back in the day before it got so crowded. Or did I get slower? 🙂
I used to live just south of Boulder. It’s gorgeous out there!
It got way more crowded for sure. One year I swear I was running in place for a mile.
Great racing schedule! I never heard of American Odyssey and now I wish I had…looks like such a fun experience! I’ll see you at Cherry Blossom 🙂
I can’t wait to see you at Cherry Blossom! I had signed up for one of their virtual plans which has me running 10 miles this weekend! That seems crazy doesn’t it since the race is in 2 months. I am doing a 10k race instead. Are you following one of their plans?
You have a fun race schedule. I ran the Cherry Blossom a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I ran the Irongirl Half in Columbia and that will have a special place in my heart because it was my first half. I’d like to do a tri some day. Good luck!
It’s really hilly over there in Columbia isn’t it? That’s the reason I have not done the half there! iron girl is a great race come join me
I wish! I’m in Texas now so I’m not sure the next time I’ll be back on the East Coast. Columbia was hilly, for sure.
Ah didn’t realize you lived that far!
The Cherry Blossom looks amazing. It’s on the “someday” list! Good luck!
It’s a great DC race to do for sure. Hope you are able to run it one year too.
I’ve done Cherry Blossom once. It’s a great race and a great course, but I’m getting a bit bored with the same old courses! Very cool that you will be going to Boulder. You’ve been to CO many times, but after living there, make sure you get out there several days before to adjust!!
I am getting bored with the same races too so this year I am on a quest to try new things!
You have some great races on your schedule ! Such variety and so much to look forward to. Glad your foot is so much better ! Enjoy.
Thanks! I am excited to do some new races this year.
These look fun! I always love unique races — they keep it interesting. I loved the Savage Race last year, but it was SUPER tough. I barely survived, lol!
But you did!!