This weekend is my first race of 2016–The Reston 10 Miler. I have been training for the hills, but I haven’t been training for a specific target pace. Still I have a few goals in mind.
- Don’t DNS. Yep, I’m starting small with this goal. We are going to visit my son the day before, so I will have to make sure that we don’t get home too late. The race starts at 8:00 am, it’s about an hour away, and I will be doing race day packet pick-up, so I need to be there early. Last year I almost DNS’d due to the weather–snow!–so I guess that could be a factor too.
- Don’t Forget My Earbuds. Yes, I race with music. Sorry, I’m not sorry! Last year I forgot my earbuds and went to great lengths–and several stores–to find some before the race started. FYI, I finally found some at CVS.
- Meet Up For The MRTT Group Photo. A lot of women in the local Moms Run This Town chapters are doing this race. I’ve get a sketchy track record of making group photos and really hope to make this one. At the very least I hope to meet up with Deborah.
- Enjoy The Course. Yes, the course is hilly, but it’s also pretty, and there are enough loops and turns so that it never gets boring. There aren’t usually tons of supporters out, but there are enough volunteers to keep me going–and make sure I don’t miss a turn.
- Finish At A Sub-9:00 Pace. Last year I set a PR with an 8:20 pace. The year before, I ran at an 8:42 pace. Maybe this year I can split the difference with an 8:30-ish pace?
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Good luck this weekend! I wish the R10 did not fall on the same day as Pacers St. Pats run. I’ll just have to switch it up one year.
Hope you have a great race and the weather is better than last year. You seem to have so many great race choices every weekend in DC.
Thanks! We have a big running community!
These are great goals! I remember the MRTT meet-ups! We are such a small chapter by me. I think I’ve met one other person at a race once. I hope the weather is good for you and you are able to enjoy the race, hills and all!
Good luck this weekend! That 10 mile distance is my favorite!
Good luck this weekend! I’ve heard great things about this race. And I’m with you, I almost always run with music too.
Ah I am not doing the race this year! I thought about it but don’t wan to push it before CB which is my goal right now. It is hilly out there isn’t it? You have been logging in some serious miles -you so got this! Always love the big MRTT pic. have a great race and see you for coffee!
Oh, rats! We’ll have to do yoga again soon.
Yay for a 10-Miler! Good luck – I’m sure with the consistent mileage you’ve been logging you’re going to do great!
I’ve got to have that music too! Good luck Coco. Can’t wait to hear about it.
I hope you have a great race!
If i am running a race by myself i always use my music too! Good luck!
Sounds like a great plan!!
Good luck!!
See you over coffee tomorrow 😉
Looking forward to it!
woohoo – good luck this weekend!
sounds like some good goals. i hope you have fun at the race – that’s a good one!
Woohoo – Wishing you good luck with your race this weekend. I hope you enjoy it.
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