2013 Marathon Dreams- The Oregon Marathon

Hi everyone! In a little over 3 days I will be having a baby. That means it's time to plan my races for the year. :-) That is what keeps me sane after I have a baby. Plus, I am antsy to get back out and exercise after taking a few months off.

So, it is perfect timing to find out about the new Oregon Marathon. This is a race that is put on by Uberthons. I have participated in many of their races and their timing system is unbelievable!! It will take place September 28th- 6 months away- perfect!

http://www.uberthons.com/theoregonmarathon

Tomorrow is a one day price of $75 to register. After that, it will be $90. Who is in? Oregon is a beautiful place to run and the weather should be perfect. If you are coming from a higher altitude, then you will have quite the advantage.

Let me know if you sign up. Sarah, you better sign up! :-)

I would love to hear what other races you are all training for and excited about. Let's get this blog going again. I need motivation!

Can't wait to run with these guys again! (Well, at least start with them. It will be a while before I run WITH them!)

Catching up- a new start!

A lot has happened since I last wrote. I found out about a month after that post that I was pregnant!! Definitely wasn't expecting it. I was in the best shape I had been in in a long time. I was excited to be pregnant, but honestly a little bummed to stop training with Jeff. He had a great training cycle with our group and I just kept running slowly. I will give more details about the training and race later, but I wanted to jot some things down right now. First of all, I am so, so proud of Jeff! Even though I pictured running my first marathon with him, it was enjoyable to cheer him on. I hope he will do another one with me. :-) I was lucky enough to run the first 8 miles with my favorite running partner, Sarah. Oh, how I have missed her!

I am going to have a baby in 11 days. I am so excited! I have always joked that I get faster after each baby, but so far it has been true. So, Boston here I come. I am committing to do what I need to do to be healthy and reach my goal.

1. Eat healthy- as little sugar as possible. Whole foods if possible. Lots of fruits and veggies.
2. Get more sleep. No more getting sucked into the internet at night.
3. Don't spread myself too thin. Focus is my baby and family and my goals. :-)

Boston 2014!! Is it a possibility? We will see... My goal marathon will be 6 months after I have the baby so we will see what happens. I know what my body needs to be healthy. I am aiming for April 8th as my first run. I will report back how it goes.