Remaining Races in 2011

So, while everyone in the blogging world talks about "Race Season" beginning, it is actually pretty much over here in the South. You just can't run more than a 5K in the summer temperatures we get here, not even at 7 a.m. So this is what I'm looking at for the rest of the spring/summer:


April 23: Crescent City Classic 10K in New Orleans
Not signed up officially yet, but the husband and I have talked about it and I think it's something I should participate in at least once, even if I'm dodging walkers and strollers the whole time (it's a big event that draws runners and non-runners alike).

July 9: Spillway Classic in Norco
A 3-mile trail run that's really more about the fun and camaraderie and tradition of the race than about the time it takes to finish. Another one of those "you have to do this at least once" races and since there's NOTHING in May or June that stands out to me, this would be nice to do just to get back that racing feeling.


October 9: Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Mandeville
This will be the first of three local half marathons I want to do in the fall.

October 29: Jazz Half Marathon in New Orleans

November 19: Goldenfliers 10-miler in Baton Rouge
Did the 5-miler in 2010. Very nice race, quality swag, small number of runners, pretty course... what's not to like?

November 24: Turkey Day 5-miler in New Orleans
Sounds like fun!

December ??: Ole Man River Half Marathon in New Orleans
Did the 5K in 2010. Was a good course, good post-race food and drinks, nice little medal.

2012
So all those half-marathons will lead up to what I think will become my first marathon on...

January 15: The Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge

and depending on how that goes??

February/March ??: Rock 'n Roll Mardi Gras Marathon
I know it is a bit ambitious to think I could do my first marathon and then turn around and do a second one-two months later. That's why I say ?? If it turns out to be too much, then I will likely just do the half-marathon for this event.