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No doubt this has been an interesting year. I started off the year with a few races in my calendar. Now I don’t remember how many but I do remember that a couple were half marathons in various states. I was really hoping to complete my goal of running a half marathon in each state. Maybe 2022?
I may not have run many races but I have been busy running all of the miles. Those that have been reading along know I started working with a coach in May. I have made many improvements and each month have also increased my mileage. And let’s not forget my running streak! 🙂
Here is a list of the races I ran this year. They were not all live races but I still ran and got some swag (except the last one).
Publix Atlanta Half Marathon – This was only real race I ran this year in March. It was hilly and hard. I had more fun spectating the Olympic Marathon Trials the day before. The medal was OK but I definitely earned it.
The Great Run Across Illinois – I did this with Marcia. The goal was to run 210 miles and we did it. I did not order the medal but did get a shirt.
Quad-City Times Bix 7 – A virtual race done with friends too. Thanks to Kim for organizing the group! We had lots of run coordinating our outfits. Running 7 miles was not easy due to the heat but still made the best of it. No medal but I got a shirt as well.
California Coast 500 Challenge – I did this with my BibRave Pro friends. The goal was to run 250 miles from June 8-September 7. I wasn’t sure if I would complete it because I had to quarantine and could not leave my house (I don’t have a treadmill either). I needed about 20 more miles. Once I was able to run outside, I got it done. However, I then found out that the deadline had been extended due to the fires happening at that time. I did get a medal, but got the wrong one. I was told that I could send it back and I would get the correct one. I got lazy and just kept it. 🙂 I also got a shirt.
Unofficial virtual 5K – I had to add this one. No medal and no shirt, but being proud of meeting my goal.
Overall, it wasn’t too bad. Like many of you, I made the best of it. I got 2 medals and 3 shirts. I like the shirts that I got. They’re soft and comfortable. They’re a reminder of the challenges I did during this “awful” time.
I did get some bling but not excited about ones that were virtual.
I forgot about all the shirts and gaiters I got. They were all very useful.
I wished I would have gotten a gaiter. I use one all of the time while running.
me too. Very useful this year.
I’m so glad we Bix’d together! That’s definitely a real race you should consider sometime…it’s hilly, and it’s always hot and humid, but that’s part of its charm 😉
A few friends have run it and the weather and hills is definitely an interesting combination. Maybe one day.
I remember you running the Atlanta half marathon earlier this year. Well deserved!
I like how you did some alone and some with friends – such a nice way to do races, especially virtual ones!
It was definitely a variety!
The unofficial 5k is the best one, so great to see hard work pay off.
Ugh those Atlanta hills…I had no idea what I was in for!
Thanks. I also had no idea. I mean, I knew it was hilly but I am so glad I did the half. Kudos to you for doing the full!
You have set yourself up for a GREAT 2021, Zenaida. My guess is you won’t be really racing until the second half, but then watch out!
The Atlanta medal is really pretty. I also think if you can do that time in a virtual 5k, there’s definitely a chance you can better it in a RL one — although of course we never know what the day will give us!
I hope so! I am excited for next year.
I can’t believe that I totally forgot about the Quad-City Times Bix 7!
I forgot about The Uncanceled Project races till I read Wendy’s post.
I’m a fan of all the cool shirts I got this year! It was nice how so many RDs tried to make virtual races appealing.
I agree! Although a gaiter would have been nice too. 🙂
Don’t worry, the 50 states will happen! While I would certainly have enjoyed running “real” races, I went all in on the virtuals and had a good time in my own way. I added a few medal to my collection and got a few t-shirts that I adore.
I hope. I am almost done. I am glad you enjoyed the virtual races. I did for a while but then did not find them enjoyable.
you did manage to get in quite a few virtual runs too! I only had one real race this year and it seems like forever ago
I know what you mean. Hard to believe my last live race was months ago.
Congratulations! I like the T-shirts – cute designs! I’m glad working with a coach has been going so well!
Thank you!