My Quest to 50+1
14 Down 36 More to Go
2017 Comeback Season
It’s been a few months since I wrote my last blog. This past weekend I ran my first Half Marathon Ladies First Half in Brooklyn since March of 2016. In the past I would run several half’s a year. I was focusing on my Triathlon training last year and then running the Chicago Marathon until I found out I had a hip labrum tear and decided to drop out of the race and take a break.
My first half was my comeback half, my first long distance run in a while. It was an easy course but the weather conditions made it more difficult and felt as if I was walking or standing in place from the strong winds. Even though I didn’t set a great time or close to my PR I am just happy to be racing again.
Although I am training again for triathlon (half distance) this year I still have my goal of 50 states and hoping to complete at least 2 this year. I say at least 2 since I am just getting back to work after being laid off for a few months and need to play catch up. Hoping to do New Hampshire and Maryland this year and that would make 16 states I would complete. I will try and qualify again for next year NYC Marathon so I will stay busy doing my 9 races with NYRR. The focus is to continue cross training (strength training, hiking, swimming, boxing, cycling and running) which is key to staying healthy and strong.
Until next time Happy Running, Swimming , Biking!
