What's Next, You Say??

Well fans, I'll tell you what's next: THE PARKWAY HALF MARATHONG

For many of you that have been such loyal followers, you have already read my first blog entry and you already know that the Parkway Half Marathong of 2010 was my FIRST ever distance event. This year, I have signed up for the 2011 Parkway Half  in recognition of the event that served as the catalyst in my journey as a distance runner. So, April 30, here I come!!

PR-ing in the Shamrock Half was a proud moment for me, because not only did I PR, but it was also under 2 hours, which was my ultimate goal. Now, for the Parkway Half, there's an even higher standard to hold myself to, but I'm just not quite sure I have the motivation for it right now. The weather SUCKS which is probably my number 1 reason I don't feel compelled to run so much anymore.

Here is Sacramento, the rain keeps on falling and the river is just about overflowing. A co-worker even told me there was a flood warning an the levy is just about cracking!!! I can only imagine... I won't be running the race, I'll be FLOATING the race. Anyone have a raft I can borrow? It's like Oregon Trail all over again: Caulk the wagon and ford the river before we lose the oxen!

It's not so much that I don't have the will power to run in the rain (because believe me, I DID that when I trained for the full marathong...18 miler!! MISERABLE!). I just hate the wet weather... does not make for a happy run.

Since my last half on March 13, I've run a total of 2 times.... SO LAME I KNOW!! My original plan was to train for this next race using sprint workouts instead of just solely running. So far, it's been an epic FAIL and I need some motivation to get going again... I just can't seem to find it.

Anyway, just wanted to make the announcement and let everyone know I've got a race in April!!! Let's hope I can get my ass in gear and train!!

PARKWAY HALF MARATHONG on APRIL 30 in SACRAMENTO, CA