Friday, May 20, 2011

The "Updated" "Tentative" Race Schedule

So far, it's been a great year. Right now, it appears that I'm half-way through. Completed eight, and eight more to go. I may be adding more, though, with the inevitable "holiday" races such as the turkey trots and jingle bell races!


Date Name Length
February 12 Fly With the Eagles 1/2 Marathon 21.1K (13.1 miles)
Notes: Not my best half. Cold and snowy course frozen in the beginning, and a soupy, thawed mud bath by the end. Official time: 2:06:36.
March 12 Spring Out 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
Notes: This was a super fun race. This was my first 5K of the season, and my first "team" 5K with my favorite running partner: Beeje! As a team we finished 4th in the husband/wife category. Official time: 22:04.
March 19 Murphysboro St. Patrick's Day 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
Notes: Chilly run. Placed 8th overall and 2nd in my age group. Official time: 21:46.
March 26 Undy 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
Notes: Chilly run. Placed 16th overall and 2nd in my age group. Official time: 22:02.
April 9 Nutrition 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
Notes: Hot and humid race! Placed 14th overall and 3rd in my age group. Official time: 21:52.
April 16 River to River Relay 80 miles
Notes: LOVE R2R. Team "Tramps Like Us" killed it. Official time: Leg 6 - 21:37 (3 miles), Leg 14 - 16:49 (2.5 miles), Leg 22 - 29:48 (3.8 miles). Team Overall: 11:43:45 (80 miles).
May 7 Saluki Pride Dawg Jog 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
Notes: First in my age group and 5th overall. I PR'd! Rained the whole time, but it was SUPER fun. Official time: 20:20.
May 14 Southern Illinois Miners 5K Home Run Challenge 5K (3.1 miles)
Notes: Fourth in my age group and 9th overall. It POURED the whole time. I was drenched. Official time: 20:54.
June 3 Grace Race 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
September 17 Murphysboro Apple Festival 5K 5K (3.1 miles)
September 24 For Kids' Sake 10K 10K (6.2 miles)
October 23 Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis Marathon 42.2K (26.2 miles)
November 5 Tunnel Hill Trail Run 10 miles
November 19 Crystal City Cave Run 5K (3.1 miles)