March update: 13 13.1s in 2013 challenge

Wow!  I'm so impressed by how much you guys have run!!!!  Seriously though, I'm super jealous that you guys are doing this and I'm still dealing with this ankle.  I guess I biked 88 miles last week- if that counts for anything! :-)

Here is what I have from you guys so far.  Please email me/dailymile message me/leave a comment and I'll add any that I haven't seen.  

1.  Renee C. with 7 !   
 2.Aneta Z with 6!
3.  Tammie W. with 3
3.  Bill with 3 (2=26.2) plus one last month- total of 4 
3. Mitzi with 3 (I know you've run more- update me!)
3. Yolanda with 3 (same thing- update me!)
4. Shona W with 2 (update?)
5. Carrie R.  aka my running partner- nothing yet, right?

Please let me know if I forgot anyone!  Feel free to join as well!  
 

13 13.1 challengers

Thank you everyone for signing up for the challenge.  I have to say I'm so sorry that it has taken me this long to post.  I've been down and out dealing with this whole broken ankle thing.  I'm feeling better now that I'm out of the boot and I can start PT.  Trying to stay optimistic that I'll be able to do participate in my own challenge.   Although, I think most of my races will be near the end of the year. :-) 

So as of now here are my challengers:  

Jennifer F
Shona W  @  http://shushkat.blogspot.co.uk/
Renee C  http://www.dailymile.com/people/Goldie
Carrie R  @runzlikeagirl
Bill D @ http://dontslowdownyet.blogspot.com/
Mitzi  http://www.facebook.com/Challenge13in2013
Aneta Z http://www.dailymile.com/people/AnetaZ
Yolanda

Total so far:
Renee- 2
Bill-1
Shona-2  http://shushkat.blogspot.com
Mitzi-3
Aneta Z-2
Yolanda- 3


Still want to do it?  Here's the info:  13 13.1s in 2013 challenge

Find me on dailymile.com   http://www.dailymile.com/people/heathermc75#ref=tophd

13 13.1s in 2013 Challenge

Welcome to the 13 13.1s in 2013 Challenge 

for those of you who are 

"half" crazy!

Here are the rules:

1.  You must run 13 half marathons in the year 2013. These don't all have to be official races.  These could be training runs, too. (That can be any run 13.1 or over)  We all know that races get expensive.

2.  Keep track of your races/runs and times.  Email me them at the 1st of each month.  heather.m.winkler@gmail.com  I'll post them along and a link to your blog/race recap.  If you don't have a blog that's fine too!

3.  Post a link to my blog/this page on your blog (if you have one!) I'll post links to bloggers who are participating!

4. Have fun and at the end of the year you'll get some type of award- or at least bragging rights!


How do you enter?

Leave a comment with a link to your blog.  That's it.  This will be fun! 


Don't think you can do it? 

• you don't have to do a race every month, you can bunch them up.
• they don't have to be official races- training runs are good too!

 Here's some motivation for you:

Looking back, planning forward

Last year around this time I was setting some goals for myself.  Here they are:  Goals for 2012

This is what I was able to do:

My original running goals for the coming year were:

• √Run 5k under 21:40 Ran 21:13 in March 5k
• Run the Flying Pig Half Marathon or the Cap City Half  in under 1:45 managed 1:51 (holy hills!)
• Run the Air Force 10k or Half in under 46:00/ under 1:45Ran Full marathon instead!
• Run the Columbus Half Marathon in under 1:45  wanted to run this...next year...

My realistic goals for 2012:

• √Run/Finish a 5k by March
• Run/Finish the Flying Pig 10k in May
• Run/Finish the AF 10k in a "decent" time 
• Finish Columbus Half

My more realistic goals for 2012:

• Increase flexibility in calves so they are at least 10 degrees
• √Walk a full day without any heel pain
• √Start running again
• Strength training and core
• √Spinning- don't go under 11 for resistance- bike at least 20 miles per class 

So what are my plans for 2013?

• Run 13 13.1s in 2013 
• I haven't fully committed to this since as of today, I still am working on my IT band issues.  But the year is long, and who knows? Last year I never would have imagined I would run 2 full marathons in 2012. 

• Run Cincinnati's Flying Pig 3 way- I've already signed up and this will be my "A" race for the spring.  5k and 10k on Saturday, 1/2 marathon on Sunday.  This is more of a challenge in training.  I'm looking forward to track workouts and speed training.
• Run Air Force 1/2 marathon in 1:45
• Run Columbus Full or Half in under 4:16/1:42 We'll see about the full...
• Run at least 5 ORRRC races and at least 2 with the boys.
• Try to run with Up and Running at least 2 times a month

13 13.1s in 2013 Challenge

 

Random thought in the shower tonight about next year's running goals- yes- I'm aware that is only the beginning of September.  My marathon is next week and I know that I'll be at a loss to what to train for after.  So here is my idea:

  Run 13  half marathons in 2013  

Right now I'm thinking that here in Ohio the majority of the halves are in the early Spring or Fall. I thought about doing a 1/2 a month but realized that finding a race close by in Jan/Feb would be pretty tough to do.  

So, I am wondering...is anyone else up for the challenge?  Take a look and see if there are any half marathons in your neck of the woods.  Find a race 

Please let me know what you think!  My initial idea is that we can do a check in and if you'd like to do a race recap or link to your blog that would be cool too.  There is plenty of time to work out how it will work.  

If you're interested, please think about following me (not required) and/or comment with any suggestions.  Any links back to my page would also be appreciated!!  

***EDITED***  Here's the link to sign up for the challenge  13 13.1s in 2013 Challenge