My training has been very blah the past few weeks. I started
my new job about 2 weeks ago and am trying to get into a routine. I love
working from home so far, but am still struggling to fit training into my busy
schedule. I have the 7 mile bridge run and the Virginia Wine Country Half
Marathon coming up so it is about time to get my butt in gear.
I had a great trip home to Virginia. The Lucky Leprechaun 5K
was short and sweet which is a good thing because it was freezing outside. Chrissy and I really wanted to do a long
training run on the WO&D trail on Sunday, but it was just too cold out. I
am going to stay in Virginia for an extra week after the Wine Country Half, so
we will definitely have time to fit in some scenic runs.
Now for some very exciting news! I am officially running the
Chicago Marathon this fall. I got into the lottery and just could not pass up
the opportunity to run this race. Chicago is such a great city and one of the
most popular marathons, so I am really looking forward to it. So once again I
will be spending the hot summer months in Florida marathon training.
The Chicago Marathon is on October 13th and two weeks later
on October 27th is the Marine Corps Marathon. Registration for the MCM opens
next Wednesday and I am of course going to register. This fall will be another
opportunity for me to push myself to the limit. The MCM is my favorite race and
is so inspiring. I just can't imagine not running it. This might pose a problem
when Ryan and I finally decide to start a family. I will have to strategically
plan my pregnancy so I will still be able to run that race. OR....we could just
adopt a 3 year old, which is the plan I am currently pushing for!
