Well, the
12 in 2012 Running Challenge is getting going! Many people who are doing
the challenge have already run their first race!
Yesterday I
received a treat in the mail! Chica bands!
For a long
time I have been trying to grow my hair out. This is a pain in the butt not
only on an every day basis, but especially when I am running. I have tried many
clips and rubber bands and hats and everything else, but there are always
strays! So I was excited when Jill not only set up the 12 in 2012 Running
Challenge, but she even went so far as to get sponsors, and one of them is
Chica bands! I can’t wait to try them out, as I have heard great things about
them from other runners. They are really going to be great to have for the
12 in 2012 Running Challenge!
Our other
sponsor is iFitness, who have agreed
to give us a gear belt to use for the races. It's a great belt, with a waterproof pocket that fits my iPhone as well as a couple Gus and an ID, which will be great in this rainy and snowy weather we've been having! With these two sponsors, I am
going to be good to go!
My first
race is tomorrow! It is a Brazen Race (there
are many in the Bay Area). I have never run a race that is put on by them, so I
am interested in seeing how it goes. The race is at 9, which I LOVE (the last
one I ran was at 7). The weather forecast is good and I have a few goals this
time, but they are not like normal ones. Here they are:
Finish: I have no doubts that this will
happen, but I am always glad to just finish the race!
Don’t look at my Garmin: I am not
running this one for time. This will not be a PR. I will wear my Garmin, but I don't
plan on using it. I want to run at a pace that feels good. Also, since this
is a hilly race, I will be running slower anyway, so I may as well just be
comfortable and see where that takes me!
Time: Even though I will not be looking at my Garmin, I still like to have a time goal. However, I have no idea what kind of time to expect. On my trail runs at home, I usually average about an 11:15, but I think this one should be a little less strenuous. So I guess I will try for about a 2:20 goal, which is a little under an 11 minute mile. I really don't know what to expect.
Time: Even though I will not be looking at my Garmin, I still like to have a time goal. However, I have no idea what kind of time to expect. On my trail runs at home, I usually average about an 11:15, but I think this one should be a little less strenuous. So I guess I will try for about a 2:20 goal, which is a little under an 11 minute mile. I really don't know what to expect.
HAVE FUN: I am looking forward to this
race. It should be a fun one, since it has variable hills and flats, dirt and
paved. I think it will be a pretty small race as well, so it will be fun to see
what they have in store for us!
Have you run a race yet this year? Do you
wear a headband while running/working out? Do you play for fun or to win?
