In just 13 short days, Melissa and I will complete the MORE Half Marathon in Central Park! For the last few weeks i’ve been nervous, even to the point of trying to rationalize quitting. Now, i’ve never been a quitter and Bo reminded me of this fact last night. So, instead of focusing on the horribly cold, wet, and blustery winter we’ve had in Philadelphia and NYC this year i’m going to start focusing on the positive. In honor of that, i’ve found five things that excite me about this half marathon! 🙂
1) It’s all women! (over 10,000 WOMEN)
2) Melissa and I have decided to run the first loop together for inspiration. After the first loop (6.1 miles)
is complete we’re free to run on our own if we desire but it’ll be so nice to have that motivator and smiling face next to me at the start. This is my actually my first half marathon without my Maid of Honor and best friend Amy (see pic at left from Philly half)!
is complete we’re free to run on our own if we desire but it’ll be so nice to have that motivator and smiling face next to me at the start. This is my actually my first half marathon without my Maid of Honor and best friend Amy (see pic at left from Philly half)!3) I know five awesome ladies who are running this and I look forward to celebrating with them at the finish.
4) It’s only my 3rd race in Central Park which can be quite intimidating or exciting since that means I wont be bored on the route because I get to look at the skyline, statues, blossoms, etc.
5) The energy at this event is supposed to be amazing. The weekend kicks off with the Expo on Friday and continues through the weekend. I have high hopes for some awesome freebies at the Expo!
In addition, I’ve done some research and I think i’m going to make this my goal running plan for the week:
Monday: elliptical, bike, 20 mins stretching and abs
Tuesday: run 4 miles at 9:30 pace and Physique 57
Wednesday: run 4 miles at 10:00 pace
Thursday: elliptical, bike, 20 mins stretching and abs
Friday: 11 or 12 mile long run (My goal is to make it through this run by dreaming about Saturday’s spa day. But, if anyone has suggestions for making it through please leave a comment)
Saturday: volunteering all day outside with Junior League of Philadelphia (painting, gardening, etc) and then SPA day with my girlfriends (Weekend Escape: Take a mini-vacation with a full day of luxury at Rescue. This indulgent package includes a Classic Rescue Facial, Salt or Sugar Buff, Classic Rescue Massage, and a Perfect 10 Manicure and Pedicure.)
Sunday: run 3 miles and Core Fusion DVD
Sunday: run 3 miles and Core Fusion DVD
Total mileage: 22 miles
I’m doing this race too! Super excited! Maybe I’ll run into you and Melissa there. Thanks for the video. That is definitely a great motivator.
Also, that’s awesome that you’re in the Junior League! I am a volunteer with the one in NYC. How long have you been doing it?
Very good. I like lit.