Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Summer Running Plans

Races in the summer here in Southwest Louisiana are not plentiful, and for good reason. Unless you are able to wake up early before the sun rises or go out once the sun is setting, your chances of getting in a decent run will be few and far between! However, there are still a few (random) opportunities for races during the summer and I'm going to take advantage of at least one of them!


4th of July 4 Miler

This is one I've run almost yearly for a while now. It's hot, it's sunny, it's crazy, but it's so much fun! A couple of friends and I are also participating in the Triple Crown again this year, so we will receive a medal for completing all three races of this series (the other two races were earlier this year). I am definitely looking forward to a fun day with friends!

Orangetheory

Even though I leave a nasty mess, at least this one is inside with AC and fans! Apart from a few Saturday long runs, the majority of my workouts will be taking place at Orangetheory this summer!

Wine & Dine Half Marathon Training

With the Wine & Dine Half Marathon at the beginning of November, training will have to begin sometime this summer. Although it's going to be a hot one to train for, this race is going to be so much fun and I'm really looking forward to it!

...and that's about it! I knew there's not much going on around here this summer, but it's still going to be a great one!

What are your summer running plans? 

Today, I'm also linking up with KookyRunner and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics!

21 comments:

  1. I see a lot of indoor OTF workouts in my future this summer as well!

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  2. So many runners do Orange Theory. I will have to look it up and see if there is one near me. Good luck half marathon training!

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    1. It's such a great cross-training workout with a little running mixed in. Love it!

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  3. So fun that you are going to be running Wine n Dine again! My running has been on hiatus for a while since I have been taking care of an aging dog. That in itself is physically and mentally exhausting.

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    1. Completely understandable! ((Hugs)) I think about your sweet Baylee often! :)

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  4. I had thought about the wine and dine for a hot minute but the logistics look complicated. I've actually never done a Disney Race!

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    1. Ohh well if you ever consider one in the future, this is a great one to do! :)

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  5. There's a race at the end of July that I'm hoping to do. I've had to miss it the past few years, so I'm long overdue...it's also very hot, humid AND crazy hilly, but that's what draws the huge crowds of runners (like 18,000+) with a slew of elites.

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    1. WOW that sounds like a good one, though! Definitely a challenge for sure!

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  6. Around here, there's only a July 4 5K - like you said, it's just too hot for a race to be much fun.

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  7. Here it's plenty of (hilly) races by night so we don't have to run under the hot sun.
    My plan is: 2 races each month and to start the training for a half in September.
    Enjoy your summer races and .... run strong!

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    1. Oooh that's a nice change! I like the idea of night races! I like your plan! Thank you!! :)

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  8. I'm struggling with summer running already. It's so much easier to go for a long bike ride instead ....

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  9. Your running plans sound great! I've never tried OTF but I know people LOVE it! Wine and Dine sounds like it'll be a blast!

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  10. I did Wine and Dine years ago but it rained the entire time and I was miserable. I told myself one day I would do it again.

    I've done one OTF class but now I feel like I should give it another try.

    Thank you for linking up with us and I am sorry it took me so long to read your post.

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    1. Was that Wine & Dine from 2014? I ran that year and we coined it the "Splash & Dash"! Hah!

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