Our 2011 Race Schedule
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So this is going to be mostly a work in progress kind of thing that will get updated as the year moves on, as the races get released and we actually decide what we're going to do. For sure one race that will be on both of our calenders is the Calgary Marathon. I'll more than likely be doing the Mother's Day Run like I have been for the past many many years.
I really don't know what kind of runner I am, somewhat odd considering that I am writing a blog on some of my adventures. I don't really do well in the shorter events (5k and 10k) and with some training I probably could be half decent at the longer ones. So maybe hopefully this year I will be able to target some longer runs, but those plans may or may not be hindered by a yet to be determined factor. Those that are close to me will know it has something to do with my bike.
That and this summer looks like it's going to be filled with all sorts of fun academic things that I do need to get off my butt and complete.
So with that let's start it and amend it as we go:
*So those that have stopped by here and are stopping by here again will have noticed, there used to be stuff here, and yeah there was. But unfortunately unfortunate circumstances have blown this race sched to smithereens. These two are for sure though, but we'll see what's going to happen. I'm probably going to be busy till...... Mid August, so hopefully I'll be able to get in some other races *fingers crossed*
Prairie Roubaix - The spring classic Europe wish it had (April 17)
So this is going to be my first race......EVER on a bike. After reconning the route, I'm contemplating weather or not I may be completely in over my head. There is a gravel section which is essentially the closest thing I will get to riding cobbles, so we'll see how it goes.
Sport Check Mother's Day Run Walk (May 8)
This will probably be the last race that I'll take seriously before I start tapering for the marathon. Maybe this year I can get close to the 40 minute mark that I've been striving for. I will try my best to convince Jess to do this one with me. She's still a question mark right now and we don't want to push the ankle too early.
Calgary Marathon (May 29)
This will be the big race of the year, what we're aiming for. I've so far convinced three people for sure to run this with me with a possibility of convincing a couple more people. I'm running the full, we're going to see how Jess is feeling and maybe she'll do the half, but at this point it's highly unlikely, but she will be targeting a race in the very near future.
Summer/Fall
Now I'm not quite sure whats going to happen here, either I will continue running or something completely different will happen. Chances right now are pointing to the something else happening. Stay tuned for exciting new things.
Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon p/b by Intact Insurance (Aug 21)
Due to some unfortunate circumstances befalling Jess, she had to push back running her marathon. We'll see if this happens, I'll keep you posted as I hear more.
This is the tentative schedule for now.
Updated: April 10, 2011
