Ready, Set, Go!

Before completing a marathon, I thought it might be a good idea to participate in other races. Tonight, I sat down and scheduled the races I'll be completing in for the remainder of the year. I'm a girl that loves a plan. Having a goal written down excites me more than I can even describe. I'm a big believer that when you write your goals down, then they are one step closer to being accomplished. I've done this numerous times in my life and believe it wholeheartedly. I encourage everyone to try it, regardless of the goal. It seriously works.

Here's our running schedule for 2010:
(1) March 20th: Snake Chase: 5K Run (3.1 miles) in North Kansas City, MO
(2) April 10th: April Fools Run : 8K Run (4.9 miles) in Cameron, MO
(3) April 18th: Brayden's Race for Life and Miracle Mile (5K walk with co-workers and friends) in Shawnee, KS
(4) May 16th: 10K for Tin Cans Benefiting Harvesters: 10K Run (6.2 miles) in Overland Park, KS
(5) June 5th: 5K Run (3.1 miles) Hospital Hill Run in Kansas City, MO
(6) July 3rd: 10K Run (6.2 miles) Lenexa Freedom Run in Lenexa, KS
(7) August 8th: 5K Run (3.1. miles) Komen Kansas City Race for the Cure in Kansas City, MO
(8) September 11th: 10K Run (6.2 miles) Parkinson's Association Helen's Gold in Overland Park, KS
(9) October 16th: Marathon (26.2 miles) Waddel and Reed Kansas City Marathon in Kansas City, MO
(10) November 25th: 5K Run (3.1 miles) Parkville Turkey Trail Trot in Parkville, MO
(11) December 11th: 10 mile trail run: Alternate Chili Run in Kansas City, MO

That means that from March 20-December 11, I will have completed 75.2 miles in organized runs. Now, that is pretty exciting.

If you have ever even thought of completing a race, I highly encourage you to do it. You can always pick a race and run it with me. I'd love to have you along for the journey.

"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm"
- Colette