Today has been dedicated almost entirely to a freelance piece that I initially didn’t think would require that much time. For some reason, I just couldn’t figure out a way to begin the article, so I wrote the body, conducted a phone interview with a personal trainer and NASM instructor, and went back to tackle the beginning of the article once I was nearly done. Whatever works!
My due date isn’t until next Monday, but since it is the first article for a new client (The Training Edge), I want to submit it early.
By the time lunch rolled around, I was ready for a breather and a hot bowl of soup!
Today’s soup tasted homemade but was ridiculously easy to make thanks to a Harry & David mushroom leek soup mix that I bought at the company’s Country Village store when I was in Oregon last year.
I added chopped chicken to the soup for a punch of protein and loved every last bite. So flavorful!
Moving right along…
First Trail Race
I know it’s only Wednesday, but I’m already psyched for this weekend.
This morning I signed up for my first trail race!
I’ve done some trail running on my own in Ocala (Sadie and I actually did a 5 mile trail run last Friday), but this will be my first experience as a participant in a trail run race.
Ryan registered as well, so we’re really looking forward to running the Long Play Trail Run together. I don’t have a time goal since I know I run significantly slower on trails, but I am pumped to run in a totally different environment. We registered for the five mile race, but there is also a half marathon and 33 1/2 mile option. Hardcore!
Of Possible Interest: Races and Fitness Challenges
- In need of some workout motivation? Check out Amanda’s Spring Bootie Buster Challenge and you could win lots of fun fitness-themed prizes!
- Participate in the Happy 5K Virtual Race to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society anytime between now and April 12. All participants will receive a glittery medal!
- For the triathletes out there, check out Caitlin’s IronMan March Challenge! Over the course of the month, complete 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking and 26.2 miles of running.
Question of the Afternoon
- Have you ever been trail running?
- Do you have a race coming up on your agenda?
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Happy Wednesday Julie! I have my first race of the year next Sunday, a St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K. It’s two days after my birthday, so my husband and I are thinking of going with a combo birthday/St. Patrick’s day theme. And thanks for telling us about the Happy 5K Virtual Race; I think I’ll sign up for that one 🙂
I have actually never completed a trail race or run, but Indianapolis has some beautiful trails that I can’t wait to set foot on in the very near future! Good luck this weekend 🙂
I’m training for my first trail tace too! It’s a 10k Race for Autism on April 6–I can’t wait! 🙂
I’m training for my first trail race too! It’s a 10k Race for Autism on April 6–I can’t wait! 🙂
I’m going to be running my first 5K in May – just signed up! It’s the Color Me Rad Race where spectators and volunteers get to bomb you with paint while you’re running! I figured it’s an awesome way to enter into the whole race world!
Fun! I’m running my first 5k this summer. I’m doing the color run 🙂
Trail races scare me. I roll my ankles running on pavement sometimes so i feel like i would kill myself running on a trail!
I used to run cross country in high schools and the trail races were my absolute favorite! So scenic and serene.
My New Years Resolution was to complete a 5k for a cause I believed in! I signed up for the Susan G Komen race here at Dodger Stadium, LA! I am so excited! A trail race sounds like a ton of fun, if this race is what I hope it will be I will definitely add that to my next list of things to do! Love + Shine CourtStar
Hey Congrats on getting registered for your first trail race. I am registered for one here in GA in April. It is the Battle of Allatoona 8 mile trail race–I’m kind of nervous because I know how much harder trail running is than road running. Good luck with your trail race!
I haven’t done a trail race but they seem like a lot of fun.
Julie, I love reading your blog but I was wondering if you had some favorite blogs you read or others you could recommend to check out in addition to yours.
I did a 4 mile trail race this summer in GA and loved it– I even won my age group and was the 2nd place female overall! I’m hoping to do some more sometime soon!
AAH! I signed up for my first trail race(s) just the other day. I went on a trail run with my new running group and LOVED it. I ended up being super spontaneous and signing up for a 4 race series with a total of 41 miles. :/ You’re gonna do great!
Seriously…you need to take a video of your adorable dog! I would lovet to hear the sigh!!!!! Too cute!
Oh, awesome – you’ll love the trail race! I’ve done a few and have found the sense of community to be stronger, and the runners to be more laid back and friendlier than those at road races. The setting of running through nature is awesome, and though you might initially feel more exhausted, recovery is a lot easier since running on the soft surface is kinder on your body. Plus, the aid stations at any event where there are greater distances are chock full of goodies, because runners need to take in calories as they go along. Gummy bears, flat soda, and cookies? Don’t mind if I do! It’s great to experiment with different types of fueling.
I have a 50k coming up in about 10 weeks (Ice Age Trail 50 / 50 in WI) – can’t wait!
i haven’t done a a real trail run…but thinking about the Dances with Dirt at Devil’s Lake, WI by my house…it is so pretty there maybe worth the agony of the hills. 🙂
AHHH so exciting, you guys will rock it! Good luck!
I haven’t done a trail race for a couple of years but I used to love them. Unfortunately an ankle injury on the last one put me off for a while but I’m thinking of starting again.
I have a 10 K race coming up in about a month (my first 10 K), and then I’m doing The Colour Run in May! Super excited for that, it looks like it’ll be so much fun!
Jealous! I love trail running. I went trail running for my birthday last year and woke up at 5 o clock to do so and skipped school. Its a must in my agenda. But i haven’t been in a while because the weather hasnt been to dry 🙁
I’ve never done a trail race, but I think I’d enjoy it. It would be a lot more interesting than some of the boring road races I’ve done, where there is nothing pretty to look at for miles! 😉
Next race isn’t until April! A race down the JFK runway, so I’m pretty pumped. We’ve done hikes before, but I would be terrified to do a trail race and trip. Being in NYC, there isn’t much in the way of trails
How exciting! I keep wanting to try out trail racing, but actual “trails” to race on are kinda limited in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Good luck inyour training!
That soup looks AMAHHHHZING 🙂 Good for you for trying something new and expanding your activities to trail racing! 🙂 Good luck in your training!!
Thank you for your referral to Spring Bootie Buster Challenge. I hoping it’s the push I need to get me through the rest of the winter months and primed for Spring! This is new to me, so I’m curious to see how it all goes. I mentioned your blog in my entry 🙂
Thanks again for all of the wonderful stuff you post! I look foward to your email in my inbox every afternoon!
I’ve never participated in a trail race before, but I love trail running. It keeps me so much more engaged than running on a street or paved bike path!
I did my first trail race last year! It was a 5 miler and I took my boxer Jakey along with me. He loved it! And we actually won a medal for being the first pet/owner duo to cross the finish line. 🙂
You’re going to love it if you love hiking. Good luck!
I read the line “my due date isn’t…” and thought, Oh my goodness she’s expecting and I completely missed the announcement! (I’m playing catch up on your posts). Now that I’ve cleared that up, trail racing does sound awesome, I bet it’s alot easier on the knees rather than running on pavement!
i havent done much trail running but have heard from other runners that it’s awesome – totally different from road racing and more chill. good luck!
The Happy 5k looks neat! I love the different ways you can get involved in races nowadays! There is also a virtual 5k on March 23rd to raise funds for the Sandy Hook Elementary victims:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/585992201417384/
Signed up and completed the Happy 5K today. Such an awesome event – thanks for posting!
a trail race sounds fun. i’ve run on trails but nevered raced on one. i’m excited to see how it goes for you. i do however have a 1/2 marathon coming up the end of april. and possibly a 10 miler next weekend.
Sounds hard- i’m always worried I’ll twist my ankles on the rocks or tree roots haha
Best of luck to you!! Running a trail race is on my bucket list.
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