It might not quite feel like fall yet but I hear it’s coming soon. October and November are my absolute favorite months of the year for running. The cool, crisp morning air and the changing of the leaves are what get me out the door. The heat and humidity slowly fade and running becomes less of a struggle. Fall is also my favorite time to participate in races. So what’s on my fall racing plan this year?
My Fall Racing Plan
I am pretty excited about my fall racing plan for this year. I’ve 3 new races on the calendar and one old favorite. Here’s what’s on tap so far.
Rock Creek Relay
New to me this year is the Rock Creek Relay. This one day relay race takes part in Rock Creek Park in DC and Maryland. As part of a 3 person relay team, we will leap frog each other and run a total of approximately 28 miles. Each runner will run twice. There is something very different about competing as part of a team vs running a race on your own. This will be great practice for me and for the rest of my crew for our Ragnar relay. September 30th.
Napa Valley Ragnar
After our Napa race was cancelled last year due to the California fires, our team is back to take on this 200 mile relay from San Francisco to Napa Valley. I just love Ragnar races and this race course should be full of epic views and fun times with girlfriends. There may even be some wine tasting thrown in. November 2 and 3rd.
Philadelphia Half
It’s been a few years since I have done a half marathon and I am excited to get back to them. My husband is from Philly and I’ve always wanted to do a race there. We have an epic weekend in the planning with lots of MRTT mommas attending. Now I just need to get my achilles injury dealt with so I an start training. November 17th.
Bethesda Turkey Day 10K
Kind of a ritual on Thanksgiving Day for me for the last few years. Somehow getting up early on Thanksgiving and exhausting yourself before cooking for the whole family is always one of the highlights of the day. We always have a big group of MRTT runners who participate together. November 22nd.
Now if I could just get a little fall weather to train with! Will I see you at any of these races? What’s on your fall racing plan?
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I didn’t realize you were doing Napa Ragnar this year! How fun. Looks like a busy fall for you!
Yes it really came around again super quickly and it’s soon! I need to get cracking
I’ve never done a relay race but I think they could be a lot of fun! Turkey Trots are so much fun. The one in my hometown is a family tradition and we go to a friends for a party after so I’m excited for that one.
If our schedules work out, we should meet when you’re in Philly!
Relay races are so much fun and a whole different feel to them as a team. Yes I hope I can get my training in gear and make it to Philly
It is actually fall like today here! But it won’t stick around too long.
I always start my Thanksgiving with a turkey trot, too. And I host. It helps to run off that stress first!
I’ve only ever done one relay race, and that was a half. I love Fall racing too!
Starting Thanksgiving off with a race or run is a huge stress reliever for sure. It’s quickly approaching!
You’ve got a great line-up! Hope your Achilles gets with the program!
You and me both! Thanks
There’s a race the weekend before Thanksgiving, and I may consider the 5k. It’s fun to do runs before Thanksgiving so I can just relax that morning.
I love Thanksgiving day races!
I’m so glad you’re going to finally do your Ragnar. Woohoo!
Rock Creek sounds like fun! Let me know how it goes. 🙂
I am really excited about both of them and they are coming up quickly!
YOU have lots of fun happening 😉 I always do a turkey trot as well on Thanksgiving morning…I think this year will be our 6th time organizing it! It’s always nice coming home to a great-smelling kitchen 😉
Yes it sure is!
Sounds like you have some fun races planned!
I am excited about all the fun planned for the next few months. Now I just have to get training
As much as I don’t want summer to end the cooler weather will be nice to run in! Looks like you have some great stuff planed Deborah!
Yes I am really excited now I just need to start training for everything 🙂
I’m glad you get to do your Ragner race! I remember when it was cancelled. I ran the Philly Marathon but never the half. Do they still happen at the same time?
They are the same weekend half on Saturday full on Sunday. Should be lots of fun now I just need to start training for them
I love doing relay races and absolutely loved when I did the Baltimore marathon as a relay last year. I would love to find more of them to do but the problem is trying to get enough people whose schedules all align!
Have fun at your fall races!
It is hard to find a group of people who can all do the same race but they are a blast
I’m hope to join you in Philly!
I hope I can get my running back up to be able to do it!
I won’t be at any of your races, but I will be doing a turkey trot with a lot of my MRTT and Cruiser friends here in our community. I’m looking forward to the cooler weather, too!
Yes it will be fantastic!
Love your Turkey Day top. So cute. Is that a Gone for a Run one? I love their holiday stuff
Yes I believe it was! Almost time to pull it out again 🙂
I just said same re: my 26.Boo one from them. So much fun.