Last updated on February 28th, 2016 at 09:01 pm
My Next Race
Last year, I ran my first ever 10 Km race at the Grimsby Half Marathon and Family Day 10 Km & 3 Km Race. I haven’t signed up yet this year, but I’m feeling up to it. On Monday, February 15th, I’ll make my way to Grimsby, nice and early to run the 10 Km race. Even though it was freezing cold last year, there was a large turnout for this race. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this year and it won’t be in the -20’s.
The last race I ran was back in September, when I raced my two sisters in the Run for the Grapes 5 km. It seems like such a long time since I’ve raced that I’m getting itchy again.
I’ve been feeling the winter blahs and I think a race is just the right cure. Races tend to ignite my passion for running. A little competition will get my blood flowing again!
I went for a 10 km test run today to see if I was fit enough for competition, and I believe that I am. In training today, I ran it in 59:29. Here’s too next Monday’s race & to Family Day!
Motivate Me Monday
Also, I have very exciting news. Janice and Rachel have invited me to be one of the co-hosts of Motivate Me Monday linkups! I’m so excited to be joining them since I’m a big fan of the linkup. Writing about my weekly fitness plan forces me to plan my week, and sharing it with others gives me the motivation I need to stick to it. I invite you to join our link-up if you want to share your fitness or nutrition plans and stay motivated too!
Link up with @fitcheerldr & @RunningRachel & @runmommyrunca #MotivateMe Monday if you… Click To TweetHere is what I did last week:
Monday: 1 hour endurance swim
Tuesday: 6 x 100 meter speed workout at the track outside
Wednesday: 30 min strength training for swimmers
Thursday: Major migraine, REST
Friday: More rest
Saturday or Sunday: 10 km run
This week, I’m hoping to accomplish:
Monday: 1 hour endurance swim
Tuesday: 30 min of spinning at lunch
Wednesday: 30 min strength training for swimmers
Thursday: 30 min light run
Friday: Rest
Long Weekend Monday; 10 Km race
Join the conversation, let’s discuss:
- Do you have any races on the horizon?
- What’s your favorite distance to run?
- Are you aspiring to reach new goals this year?
PLEASE JOIN THE #MOTIVATEME LINK UP!
THE RULES ARE VERY SIMPLE:
- Every Monday share your fitness, nutrition plan etc by linking them up. All you will need is your post’s URL, and a photo you would like to attach.
- Posts that aren’t related will be deleted.
- In your post, we would love it if you mentioned that you’re participating in #MotivateMe Monday link up, and link back to the hosts Fitness Cheerleader , Running Rachel and Run Mommy Run.
- Read what the other linkers are sharing, Visit at least 2 other bloggers’ posts and share some support by commenting and engaging with each other. The more you support, the more support you will get back.
I am walking a half marathon this weekend with friends. And yet? 🙂 The more I think about this distance and the hills and cold it may be time for me to start running 🙂
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Hey Carla, good luck on your half marathon. Completing one of those are on my books this year.
My next race will be the 1/2 marathon at Sudbury rocks on Mother’s Day…. Trainig starts on Feb 15. It will be my 2nd 1/2. My only goal is to beat my first 1/2 time…
Julie
Perhaps you can join me for the Women’s half in NIAGARA Falls in June?
Congrats on being part of the link up and deciding on your next 10km. Sounds like you’re definitely in racing shape
Thanks Jenn. The weather will will help me decide if I’m really running or not.
I haven’t made any fitness goals for this year….not sure why but I just couldn’t come up with any.
Good luck Cassi on what ever you take on this year.
I always feel that if I have a race on the schedule it helps to motivate me to get out and tackle my training. I currently have three races on the schedule for this year and will be adding more.
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How many races do you Usually run a year?
runmommyrun recently posted…My Next 10 Km Race & Motivate Me Monday
Last year was 4 Half’s. This years goal is 5 Half Marathons and my first 30K.
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I’m so excited to have you as a co-host! Good luck in your race next Monday, I hope the weather is warmer for you this year, have a great week!
Thank you for inviting me to be a co-host!
Looks like you have a busy week planned! I need to get back in the pool & seeing your plan is motivating me to get on it. Have a Great Week 🙂
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I’m always happy to hear when I motivate someone some how.
runmommyrun recently posted…My Next 10 Km Race & Motivate Me Monday
I’m 31 weeks pregnant so no races on the horizon for now. I went to our local running store last night though and it definitely gave me running fever for next summer and fall. I’d like to run a couple 5Ks during the summer and one half or 10K in the fall (just depending on how life is going with the new baby then!) Signing up for races definitely is motivating for me! K
Congrats, on your expected arrival.! I started running 6 weeks after my little guy. Enjoy your little one!