Today, I ran my 9th New York Road Runner’s race of the year the Joe Kleinerman 10k. It was the first super cold run of the year. The temperature was 30 degrees with a windchill of 21. BRRR!!
The reason I ran today was two fold.
#1) I haven’t ran any longer than 5 miles since August.
#2) To complete the 9+1 for guaranteed entry into the 2011 New York City Marathon.
Now don’t go thinking I’m actually planning on running NYCM next year, I just want the option to run. I had completed 8 races, so why not run a ninth in order to get automatic entry…. just in case.
Here are my boring stats from today (including one pit stop at mile three):
Have you ever ran a marathon? Would you like to ever run one if you haven’t?
I do want to run a marathon! I decided to take up running in order to be able to run a marathon (hey, you’ve got to start somewhere!). It’s on my bucket list and it’s something I want to achieve in 2012. I hope to check off a half (or two!) in 2011.
i have only done a half, i have always said i would NEVER run a marathon but just these past few months i am starting to think i am going to have to put it on my list of things to do…
Yes! I want to run the NYC marathon! I entered the lottery this year so I can get some lotto losses under my belt and get automatic entry in 3 years! (I figure that’s enough training time! :)) And if I win before that I’ll just take it as the universe’s way of telling me it’s my time.
nice splits. I don’t know if I could have done it in that cold with a 21 degree wind chill. I am a weeny!
I love that you are running the NYC marathon next year. What an amazing race to run. Wish I could join u. hmmmmm, maybe I can? hehe.
Wait!! You ran that last mile in 1:45?? 😉
It was SO cold yesterday, gah! Glad you were able to get in your 9th race “just in case” 🙂
Good for you! It was brutal this weekend with the wind. Oh, yes a few marathons and just like you, I liked having the option to run or not each year!
nice work! pretty fast!
you BETTER run NYCM next year!
To answer your question: Yes, I have run a marathon. I think they are fun.
I’ve done a half. And I’m *planning* on running the Chicago Marathon next year. My hip and foot make me a bit nervous though.
Nice job on the 10k!
Great run! I ran a 7-mile relay leg of the CIM marathon yesterday and it was a good opportunity to get a feel for the marathon scene, check out other runners and see if I could picture myself doing an entire one in the future. I’m still torn on that, I’ll decide after completing another half in March.
Emailing you:)
You are so on the same page…
Great time!! I want to break 50 in a 10K someday : )
And you should totally run NY. Its AMAZING!
Agreed! I ran it back in 2003.
brrrrr that is one cold race!!!!! I plan to run the 2012 marathon! ::fingerscrossed::
That also gives you the option to defer. I have to say, some fabulous ladies (bloggers and readers) will be running next year!
Good point!
I used to run 5K’s way back when but when I run to win, I was hurting “things” so I don’t race anymore & at my age, I just watch what I am doing.. I do my running, & StepMill & lots of other stuff & the weights that I love!!!! 🙂
Congrats to you!
I’m contemplating doing the Detroit Marathon next fall… I’m a bit scared to commit though.