My 2022 running season was an aggressive approach for me. Wanted to continue to test myself and see how much I could improve my running performance.
I did not see any personal records (PRs) in 2022 but my conditioning and endurance were on display with each race.
The ultimate challenge was stepping up and competing in my first full marathon. I have been back and forth for years on running one but finally got the courage to sign up, show up and finish one. Super proud of this fact.
Now, I find myself signing up for half marathons as a normal part of my training program. My training focus used to be getting ready for my next half marathon. I’m at the point where I can run one on short notice and still compete well. That’s well and fine but looking for a few PRs in the 2023 – 2024 racing season. LOL.
I want to PR a 5k, 10k, half marathon and the full marathon this season. Aggressive I know but, that’s why we make goals.
Here’s my tentative schedule so far:
| 8/19/2023 | 2023 Celebration of Running 5k | Winter Park |
| 9/3/2023 | 2023 Virginia Beach 10-miler | Virginia Beach, VA |
| 9/16/2023 | 2023 Out Run Hunger 5k | Fort Pierce |
| 10/8/2023 | 2023 Hutchinson Island Half Marathon | Fort Pierce |
| 10/22/2023 | 2023 Cocoa Beach Half Marathon | Cocoa Beach |
| 11/4/2023 | 2023 Hollywood Half Marathon | Hollywood, FL |
| 12/2/2023 | 2023 OUC Half Marathon | Orlando |
| 12/10/2023 | 2023 Garden of Life Marathon | West Palm Beach |
| 1/21/2024 | 2024 Vero Beach Half Marathon | Vero Beach |
| 1/28/2024 | 2024 Town of Celebration Half Marathon | Celebration, FL |
| 2/10/2024 | 2024 Fleet Feet Run for your Heart 10k | Stuart, FL |
| 4/27/2024 | 2024 Nashville Rock N Roll Half Marathon | Nashville, TN |
| 6/1/2024 | 2024 San Diego Rock N Roll Half Marathon | San Diego |
May add a few additional races to this list but this should keep me training and competing this fall and next spring.
What challenges are you tackling this year?
Irie!
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