The 2012 Running Plan
Here’s my rough running plans for 2012 – after all, an organized race schedule translates into more discounted entries and more races.
Calgary’s St Patrick’s Day 10km, March 17. I’ve never run this event before, it’ll be my second 10km event and my winter running motivation.
Calgary’s Police Half, April 29. Last year this event was pretty challenging – Calgary was blanketed with fresh snow the night before the race. Typically this race is lead by a police cruiser, but the car got stuck about a kilometer into the course, portions of the route weren’t cleared, and the snow covered ice was slippery, I know, I fell. This race is a nice ease into the running season.
The Vancouver Marathon, May 6. This event crushed me last year – totally my own fault, I didn’t take enough fuel and bonked hard. I really enjoyed Vancouver for its scenery, climate, and sea level advantage. I’ve got a bit more experience with long distance running and hope to crush it this year. :)
The Calgary Marathon, May 27. Where it all began – in ’09 I signed up for my first race ever and have been running since. This year I’m running for Team MitoCanada. Please consider donating to (or better yet, joining) my team.
Rundle’s Revenge, June 24th. My first crack at a race longer than marathon distance.
Powderface42, July ??. It’s a 42km trail run around Powderface in Kananaskis, I’ve ridden the route and know it will be a great run – that is, if I get in, this race sells out every year.
Then it’s into biking season (July) and Fernie’s Furious 3 mountain bike race is definitely on my radar.
My fingers are crossed for an injury free season.
