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Races.

R is for Races!  One of the best ways for a runner to get motivated is to enter a race!  My newly annual race is the Woody's RV World Half Marathon in Red Deer, Alberta.  This year will my third year running it. 



Year 2/2012 ~ 2:08

Year 3/2013 ~  Goal 1: To finish strong 
  Goal 2: 2:05

You'll find out on May 19, 2013 how I do!


I've had a very "different" time training for this race.  It started out as training for the full marathon and realized that the full wasn't for me this year.  I'm now gearing up for the half again.  I'd like to come across that finish line very close to 2 hours, but my main goal is run a confident and strong race!  I'm very eager for our Alberta weather to smarten up and tax season to end so I can get out on the trails and get some serious miles in.  I don't have much time left!



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  1. UnknownMonday, April 22, 2013 6:05:00 AM

    wow! good luck with this year's half marathon!

    here's my post for today:
    http://smhasty.blogspot.com/2013/04/26-books-that-changed-my-life-19.html

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  2. AnonymousTuesday, April 23, 2013 10:46:00 AM

    Best of luck in reaching your goal! I agree - registering for a race certainly helps light a fire to keep training consistently.

    -Katie at AdventuringAtHome

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  3. carolTuesday, April 23, 2013 11:47:00 AM

    Hope you have a great race!

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