It’s that time again when I start thinking about the races I want to do next year. I have narrowed it down to a few big ones. Last year I didn’t make a schedule but next year I want to be more focused and organized.
MAY
Blackfoot was my first 50K in 2012. It was awesome to finish but I was not happy with my performance in the second half so I would like to have a do-over.
What’s on your radar for 2015? Do you use a motivation wall or board of sorts for inspiration?
I’m a visual person so I charted out a few races on my Motivation Wall. (Sorry for my messy handwriting. Glad it is erasable! No doubt there will be some changes along the road because of work and life. But I think there’s no time like the present to start thinking about new goals.
Here’s a rundown of the races I would love to run in 2015:
MAY
Blackfoot was my first 50K in 2012. It was awesome to finish but I was not happy with my performance in the second half so I would like to have a do-over.
JUNE
I heard this is a fantastic race. I really want to run an ultra next year in the States. Ellen, whom I met through the Lost Souls group, is willing to share a ride/accommodations if we get into the race. It’s very popular and fills up fast.
JULY
No I am not doing this solo. Silly. A few people asked me to be on their team. I would love to be part of a team but it’s also very hard to get into this race.
AUGUST
I heard this was super challenging and fun. I like a good challenge. What’s another 6k? (My longest distance is 54K).
SEPTEMBER
I need a definite do-over with this damn race. You will all remember how I was sick and didn’t fuel properly blah blah blah. I think if I am smart and well trained I can shave 2 hours off my time. This will be my A race for 2015. Then I will be done with those damn coulees!
OCTOBER
Fun race alert! I think this would be a fun marathon. I ran the half-marathon a couple years ago. Loved it. Laura runs it nearly every year.
And that’s what I have so far. Of course I would also love to do more shorter trail runs like the 5 Peaks Series or Rundle’s Revenge. So many runs, so little time. But one thing is for sure, I have to get my butt in gear and start training. I need to find a 50K training plan pronto.
What’s on your radar for 2015? Do you use a motivation wall or board of sorts for inspiration?
I'm amazed by your desire to do so many ultra's! Good for you. Looks like another busy year.
Yes & I hope it is a healthier one! Sort your runs out yet?
Wow, awesome list!! I am amazed by people who can run ultras!!
Crossing my fingers that I can do it all!
Some fun stuff lined up! I pin the race route maps up at work so I can pretend to be working but I'm actually figuring out elevation and whatnot obsessively. Love the idea of an A race to focus on in the year, you've picked a doozy!
Yes and you should be there with me in September!!!!!
No Calgary? I should get some ultra tips from you..
No it's the same weekend as Blackfoot. You don't need any tips from me! You rock !
I'm just so amazed with all the ultra's you run! Great list, love your board!
Thanks it's fun! I have a monthly one I keep too. Great motivator because it's right there in my face.
My longest race so far has been a half marathon, but I've got my first full marathon in the works for 2015. Looking at a handful of 21.1km events between February and November, with the BMO Vancouver 42.2 in May.