Monday, May 19, 2008

it's official


It's official...I'm throwing caution to the wind. I'm taking a great leap out into the unknown. I'm ignoring my doubting inner voice that says "You're not ready. You're going to get hurt again."

I am going to register for the Arizona Rock n' Roll Marathon on January 18, 2009.

Running a full marathon is not "unknown" to me. The "unknown" is how my lingering left calf, ankle, and foot injuries will deal with the training.

So, I've erased the ???? next to the marathon listed on my "future races" list. Now it's a !!!!

8 comments:

Marcy said...

You registered already?!? I may be joining you. I on the other hand won't be registering until the very last minute HAHAHAHAA

Katie said...

Here we go!!!!! I'm excited for you and hope you don't get hurt. If I run into some extra cash between now and Jan. I'm totally there!!

Unknown said...

Woo hoo! We knew you couldn't stay away.

Midwest said...

Way to go, Betsy! Arizona in January sounds like fun.

Unknown said...

Congratulations......go for it. you will do fine. I will be following your progress because I hope to run this same race soon myself. I have run Rock N Roll Marathon in San Diego and loved it.....

Sorry it has been so long since I last visited. End of school year, I am sure you understand better than most.

Nitmos said...

Good for you. You have plenty of time to heal up and train. Either way, life's short, let's play hard. Whatever happens, happens. Enjoy!

Razz said...

Congrats on jumping off the fence. I'm envious~

Carly said...

Wooo HOOO! That is great!

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races completed

A bunch of 5Ks...I've lost track over the years...

O'Fallon (IL) YMCA 15K Winter 2007

St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon (spring) 2007

Spirit of St. Louis Marathon 2007

Boilermaker 15K Roadrace 2007 (Utica, NY)

Lewis and Clark Marathon 2007 (St. Charles, MO)

St. Louis Track Club Frost Bite Series 2008

-12K

-10 Miles

-20K

-Half Marathon

Go! St. Louis Half Marathon 2008

Route 66 Festival 10K 2008 (Edwardsville, IL)

O'Fallon (IL) Summer Sizzler 15K 2008

Lewis and Clark Half Marathon 2008 (St, Charles, MO: DNS-cancelled due to Hurricane Ike)

O'Fallon Fall Finale 15K 2008


St. Louis Track Club Half Marathon 2008 (PR!)

Mountain Home Half Marathon (Arkansas) 2008 (2nd in age group!)

Great River Road Run (IL) 10 miles


St. Louis Track Club Frost Bite Series 2008-2009

-12K

-10 miles

Phoenix Rock-n-Roll Marathon (AZ)

Go! St. Louis Half Marathon 2009

Kentucky Derby Half Marathon 2009


















future races

race wish list

Big Sur Marathon
Disney Marathon
Nike Marathon
Marine Corps Marathon
Great River Relay
Bolder Boulder
Chicago Distance Classic