It’s a few weeks into 2015, but I can finally say I have most of my races figured out for the next 12 months. Originally I wanted to run a race in every month, but I don’t think that will happen now. January is a tough month for races, and most of them are trail. I’m not that good at trails, and combining them with harsh weather is just asking for an injury. So I move on, and look to other races.
There’s no marathon on the schedule, mostly because I won’t have the time or effort to put towards that distance this year. But instead, I’m looking to run more 5k’s, half marathons and spend more time on the trails. I want to focus on speed this year, and break my fear of pushing myself past my comfort zone.
I’ll have two half marathons I’ll focus on this year, Canton in the spring, and Akron in the fall. Both are courses I’ve never run, and both will bring me a challenge. I’ll throw in a few others for fun, but the goal will be to hit 1:55. I know I can do it, I just have to want it enough to push myself through the 10-13 mile wall.
As for 5k’s, well, I’m certain I’ll break 25:00. I’m nowhere near my college speed, so hitting 22:xx/23:xx won’t be happening. But 24:xx, it’s there.
Here’s a look at my tentative race schedule for 2015. It will change, races could be dropped, and races could be added. I’m still waiting on two websites to update, but for right now, this is what I’ve been able to gather.
February 7, 2015 – Blizzard Busters 5k/10k
February 28, 2015 – Flirt with Dirt 10k
March 14, 2015 – St. Malachi 5 Miler
March 2015 – Shamrock 5k/15k
March 21, 2015 – Strongsville Super Saturday 5k
March 22, 2015 – Spring TRAINing 10 Miler
April 12, 2015 – Towpath Half Marathon
April 18, 2015 – Earth Day 5k
April 26, 2015 – Canton Pro Football Hall of Fame Half Marathon
May 9, 2015 – Flap Jack & Jill 15k
May 30, 2015 – Medina Half Marathon
June 12, 2015 – Down and Dirty 5 Miler
June 21, 2015 – Towpath Ten-Ten
June 2015 – Park to Park Half Marathon
July 4, 2015 – Twin Sizzler 5k
July 5, 2015 – Muddy Paws 5 Mile/10 Mile
July 2015 – Wellington Cheese Fest 10k
August 2015 – Buehler’s Heart & Sole Half Marathon
September 2015 – Run for the Trails 5k
September 13, 2015 – River Run Half Marathon
September 19, 2015 – Dirty Rocks 10k
September 26, 2015 – Akron Half Marathon
October 17, 2015 – Chippewa Creek 10 Mile Challenge
October 2015 – Towpath Half Marathon
October 2015 – Medina SPCA Paws for the Cause 5k
October 2015 – Buckeye Half Marathon
November 12, 2015 – Dirty Dirty 12k
November 2015 – Brunswick Devil Dash 5k
November 26, 2015 – Turkey Burner 5k
December 24, 2015 – Frosty 5 Mile
Any races that I need to add onto my schedule? What’s your goal race of 2015?
Masher Runs 