Fitness Friday || 2012 Race Calendar

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Have you started thinking about 2012 yet? I set goals every year and this is a little earlier than usual, but after deciding I wanted to run 12 in 2012 (a half marathon every month) I realized it would take some planning. Since I'm a mom, wife and work full-time and taking into consideration the travel, expense, time, etc. I need to have a plan. In addition to 12 in 2012, I also want to run the Dirt Days Trail Series again, 1 marathon and 1 ultra. And if I can, a Tough Mudder or Warrior Dash type of run. Too much? Is it doable?

At this point the only definite goal is the 12 in 2012. The rest is what I'm considering as goals for next year. I'll decide for sure before January 1. In the meantime, this is how my 2012 race calendar looks as of right now.

January- 

February- 

March- 2012 Cincinnati Heart Mini Marathon; Dirt Days Trail Series 1

April- Gulf Coast Half Marathon; Dirt Days Trail Series 2

May- Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon; Dirt Days Trail Series 3

June- Dirt Days Trail Series 4

July- Dirt Days Trail Series 5

August- Little Miami Half Marathon; Dirt Days Trail Series 6

September- Air Force Marathon; Dirt Days Trail Series 7

October- Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon; Dirt Days Trail Series 8

November- Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

December-

As you can see I still have a little planning to do. 

"The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you." ~Unknown

Want to join me for 12 in 2012? Have you thought about what you would like to accomplish next year with health and fitness? Do you have a favorite half marathon? Or a half marathon that you want to run? 

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Comments

[Dina]

Jill, you are really inspirational! I love your plan and am looking forward to reading about your training and races. It is really ambitious but I know you can do it.

I have my first half at the end of November. After that, I think because I live within 20 minutes of Disney World, I am almost obligated to run at least one of those races. Plus they look really fun. I would also like to purchase a bike and attempt a Tri.

In case we are still not working my post for Fitness Friday is below.

http://wp.me/p1P3Pt-dT

[Deb Chitwood]

I really admire your commitment to running, Jill! I'm not a runner, but I have a fitness challenge of my own for October (my birthday month).

Here's my post for Fitness Friday: Do You Have a Fitness Challenge? http://raisingfigureskaters.com/2011/09/30/do-you-have-a-fitness-challenge/

[Jennifer]

That's an awesome goal!! I'm working on some goals for myself too and hopefully will be running my first half soon!
http://jenniferbehmer.blogspot.com/2011/09/fit-and-instafriday_29.html

[Courtney]

I have done a little bit of thinking but not too much, your 2012 is aspiring!

[Fancy Nancy]

I did 12 races this year....well actually 12+++ races! That is an awesome goal and I would say that you are well on your way planning wise! Such an inspiration!!! Thinking about 2012 lately....this gave me the kick to get serious!

[Kenda]

I love your 12 in 2012 thing! I would love to do the 12 in 2012 but I think I would have to do 5K's or 10K's.

[Kyria]

I started late this year and will probably only do 5 races, but I would love to try to do the 12 in 2012 challenge. It looks like you are mixing it up with marathons and half marathons? So is it a half marathon every month PLUS the marathons? Also, that dirt day series sounds fun... I wish I lived nearby! Some friends of mine are doing the Tough Mudder in December in Florida. I would like to do it but just signed up for my first marathon on the same weekend, so maybe next year is a good year for that!

I love races, but I move around for work a lot (and live out of a hotel a lot) and it is hard to plan sometimes, but I am down to try this challenge, somehow!

[Amy]

You are so smart to plan ahead so much! I don't know that I could do 12 halfs in 12 months - I just don't think there are enough events near me to support such an endeavor... lots of 5Ks though! I am more motivated to think about 2012... it will be here before we know it!

And, I didn't realize you worked full time. I'm even more impressed with everything you do now. I struggle to get it all in most days.

[Suzanne]

What a great start to your 2012 race calendar!

I just looked up the Gulf Coast Half Marathon. My sister lives really close to Pensacola in Navarre. I might have to sign up and run that one!

[Christina]

I am new to this blog hop and I hope I am able to share my passion for fitness and Turbo Kick!

[Tina]

Hey Jill, I love your list and wanted to add these and see if we can get all the months figured out!

January 15, 2012 – Run for Regis/ Cuyahoga Valley National Park

February 27, 2012 – Last chance for Boston – Dublin Ohio

April 28, 2012 - Kentucky Derby half marathon

May 20, 2012 – Rite Aid Cleveland half marathon

[Lisa J]

yay its posted! Jan and Feb ARE HARD months to plan for unless you're willing to travel. If you can't find one, have you thought about grabbing a few friends and doing a virtual race with one another?

[Claire Omara]

Great plans,wow that is a lot of half/full Marathons I think I need to start making plans :)

[Hockey Wife Tales]

Thanks for the link up...although I only run when I am being chased by someone with an axe....I find many different ways to stay fit....and eat my chocolate cake too. I had just done a post about my pole fitness. It is an amazing workout and I love it!

Cheers

[Sara]

I LOVED the Air Force Half Marathon! I want to run the full next. Maybe I will join you in 2012! You will have a blast!

[jillconyers]

Hi Dina. I would love to run one of the Disney races! A tri would be awesome. A totally new challenge! Thanks for linking up :)

[jillconyers]

Thank you Deb. Curious about your fitness challenge. There are so many fun ways to stay healthy and fit and running is only one of them :) Off to check out your challenge.

[jillconyers]

Thanks Jennifer. The anticipation of your first half is so exciting. I mean it's always exciting to be waiting for an upcoming race but your first half is BIG! You never forget your first. Can't wait to hear more!

[jillconyers]

Hi Courtney. It's still early. Plenty of time to come up with a goal or 2 for next year :)

[jillconyers]

How many races in 2011? Varying distances I assume. More than 12 is awesome!