As you all know, I am running my first half marathon, the NYC Half Marathon, on my birthday — March 21. I am so excited and happy to announce that my long runs have been going so well! No knee pain, no foot tendinitis pain. After (a surprisingly easy) 10 on the treadmill last weekend, I did get a case of the black toenails. It hurt. Turns out Jack Rabbit in NYC fitted me incorrectly and my shoes were too small, so I brought the shoes in and they gave me the larger size. Then I went to the podiatrist (why do I have 2 podistrists that I love and 0 gastroenterologists??) and he drained my toenails. He also confirmed that I am now, in fact, a true hardcore runner. Welcome to the club, Dori!
I was concerned about my upcoming 11 miler but my toes felt much better the day before. And yesterday I ran 11 miles outside in the gorgeous weather and my toes did not hurt! I felt great.
I am so excited for the NYC Half! I know it will be amazing. I am especially excited to run down 7th avenue through Times Square amongst cheering spectators! I think I should make a shirt that says it’s my birthday? Tacky? Thoughts?
My friend Melissa wrote a post the other day where she mentioned a half marathon taking place in Queens on April 3, two weeks after the NYC Half. I was intrigued. The race takes place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, in my hometown! Just a 5 minute drive from my mom’s house. And the race sounds fun — it is the inaugural 13.1 Marathon — New York. This race is part of the 13.1 Marathon series, which is popping up all over the country. The tagline is “Where the party meets the pavement” and I found out they have live bands throughout the race and a fun after party that might or might not include beer.
I registered.
Am I crazy??! Maybe. But here’s what I’m thinking: I can run another half marathon and won’t have to train!! I will ALREADY be trained. Really, what’s the difference between running 12 miles next week and 13.1 the week after? And then 13.1 again two weeks after? Not such a huge deal. And it will be FUN. And in my hood. My mom can come (read: drive me) and cheer me on. My friends can come. The course is AWESOME. And running two half marathons is kind of like running one full one, just with a 2 week walking break. No? Â 🙂
The race begins at Arthur Asche stadium, where I was fortunate to watch Roger Federer (swoon) play in the US Open this past summer. The race ends here:
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And there you have it. If you think I am crazy or if you just want to praise me, feel free to comment or email and let me know. I am open to all opinions. Not that it matters, because it’s ON!
Anyone else want to run it too?
If I can run 11, I can run 13.1. Twice. Â Let half marathon season begin!
you can do it! i can do it! we can both do it! i am a little nervous about the NYC Half because i dont really want to train for it…haha. but i will figure it out!
I think it would be cute if you wore a tshirt saying it was your birthday! Good luck!
I’m sure you will do great!
Um congrats on the black toenail? LOL Sounds like it wasn’t too bad though as its not hurting now. I got two killer black toenails last year after Boston, was not a pretty sight at all. Glad you were able to get a size up in your shoes so easily!
You should TOTALLY make a birthday shirt!! My only concern is that so many people would yell “happy birthday” that I’d get choked up and start hyperventilating, but I’m a spaz. It’s so awesome you’re doing both races!! I’m so excited for you!
Sounds like a fun race! You will be totally ready. So nice to finally meet you yesterday. Thanks again for organizing. 🙂
Oh you can do it girl! Take the motivation you have after kicking butt in the first one and let that carry over!
I am doing 2, 3 weeks apart, so am kinda there with ya. Best of luck!
~Christie http://rollerkoesterrun.wordpress.com/
You should FOR SURE put that it’s your bday on your shirt!!
I’m running the 13.1 half, too. The main reason I’m running it is because I’m a huge tennis fan (but I like Nadal, not Federer :)) and I wanted to run around Flushing Meadows Park!
And you should definitely wear a shirt that says it’s your birthday, that’s awesome. Good luck!
Yay so glad you signed up for this! Haha I am so behind on reading blogs. I can walk over and watch! Definitely wear a birthday shirt!
Welcome to the hardcore runner club! The husband stubbed his toe at a hockey game last night and has a black & blue toe — I told him he could pass it off as a running injury and look super hardcore 🙂
I actually ran my fastest half-marathon (at that point; now my PR is about 10 minutes faster) three weeks after finishing another half, so I think you can do this no problem! I wish I knew about this race – I’m already signed up for the Scotland Run 10K on the 3rd. If the course went by/through Citi Field, though, I’d be signing up now! 🙂 I miss the Race to Home Plate they used to have…
At first I was gonna call you crazy, but your rationale makes perfect sense! You WILL already be trained and it IS sorta like running a full marathon, in a way, too. VERY cool! I’m running my first half this fall and am already sorta stressing about training. How long in advance did you start training for your first? I was planning on going hardcore training about 8 weeks prior, though I’ll be amping up my running well before that.
Yes! You are going to rock them, girl!
It’s brilliant to see just how much motivation you have! I’m sure all three races will go great for you, and what’s more important, you’ll have so much fun doing them. Congrats on joining the ‘hardcore’ club too, I bet it’ll empower you to achieve great things!
I think you’ll have a great time running both races! I’ll be somewhere out on the 1/2 course. Great to hear that your runs are going well. Sounds like your all set for the race.
Go for it girl!!! And definitely make a t-shirt!!
i’ll be yet another blogger there and the 13.1 is my first half actually! 🙂
your training runs sound like they’re going great! no black toenails yet for me. is it sick that i’m looking forward to them??
i’m so excited for you!!! i wish i could be in the crowd cheering you on. i think the bday tshirt is a good idea 🙂
i always thought you were a hardcore runner pre black toenails!
Oh yeah, def. rock the b-day shirt. You are definitely a hardcore runner! I’m so impressed. If I were a runner i would want to do the one in Queens too, if only to see Queens on foot a little more! I feel like I’m usually there in a car or subway. 😛
That’s so exciting! The second one sounds like it will be a lot of fun and really hard to pass up! Good for you 🙂
Thank you everyone for your supportive words. It really means a lot to me!!
Yes – make the birthday shirt!! You will get so much support from your fellow runners.
I was considering that other half b/c it looks like so much fun, but it’s so expensive! Sometimes NYRR races drive me crazy, but at least they’re all fairly cheap.