Next Running Adventure: Seattle Half Marathon

For the first time in 5 years, we are NOT traveling for Thanksgiving.  With our Kauai trip coming up next week, and a trip to California for Christmas, and even more trips planned for 2013, adding a Thanksgiving trip would just be too much for our little family.

So instead of taking on the challenges of the airports and roadways, I’m relying on my own two feet, and running another half marathon:  The Seattle Half Marathon on November 25th.  This will be my fourth half marathon, so I’m feeling good about the race, however I’m nervous because this will be the latest I’ve ever planned to run.  I decided to sign up just 6 weeks out instead of my usual 12 (or more) weeks.  I ran the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in late June, and have continued to walk, run, hike, and even bike throughout the summer and fall, but until a couple of weeks ago, I hadn’t stuck to a strict plan.

After running 8 miles last Sunday, and yesterday as my long runs for the week, I’m  more confident though, and looking forward to the challenge of 13.1!

I also feel lucky to be training in such a beautiful fall environment.  I end up doing many of my long runs along Lake Washington Boulevard because of it’s proximity to my house.  Plus, it’s an easy, flat trail with plenty of other runners and cyclists to keep  me company and motivate me.  No interruptions (i.e. stoplights or big, busy intersections to cross) either.

A glimpse at what I’ve enjoyed the last few weeks:

I also feel lucky because I have this great support team:

Do you have a race coming up?

How do you typically celebrate Thanksgiving?

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