Today is Friday! Which means I’ll be heading to Virginia Beach, VA for Shamrock Weekend (here is my Five Things Shamrock post). Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is “Spring”. Given today is the first day of Spring, I thought it would be appropriate to share my Upcoming Spring Races post Shamrock.
1. Philadelphia LOVE Run Half Marathon
Image: Philadelphia LOVE Run Half Marathon
Home of my half marathon PR, I will be running the second edition of the race with my friend Rachel (my friends Nathasha and Emily will be there too). I am hoping there will be better weather this year, last year there was a downpour!
3. Cherry Blossom 10 Miler
Image: Credit Union Cherry Blossom
Despite the crowds, the 2014 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler was one of my strongest races of the year. It looks like the race may align with peak bloom… so we may actually get to run the Cherry Blossom race under the Cherry Blossoms…what what?! I’ll also be volunteering at the expo for guaranteed entry for next year.
2. PR Trail Series Algonkian Park
Image: =PR Spring Trail Run Series=
In February I learned Potomac River Running hosts four free trail run series in the Spring/Summer. One of my goals this year is to run a trail race. While technically not a race, it should help me prepare for one. Now the question… should I run the 30 minute, 60 minute, or 90 minute option?
4. Manassas Runway 5K
Image: Manassas Runway 10K/5K
Last month I shared this 5K as one of my Five Races to Run in 2015. It will be flat, and I look forward to running with Cliff.
5. St. Michaels Half Marathon
Image: St. Michaels Running Festival
Two more months of training/conditions + a flat course = half marathon PR attempt for Jennifer. Fun Fact: the movie the Wedding Crashers was filmed in St. Michaels.
What is your next race?
Will I see you at any of the above racers?
PS – Shamrock runners/volunteers look out early next week for a Shamrock Recap linkup hosted by yours truly and my fellow J&A Ambassadors, Sarah and Lindsey.
Kelli
March 20, 2015Good luck at Shamrock!! You have a fun list of races, especially the trail running. I haven’t been trail running as much since I entered the world of triathlon but those are some of my favorite types of running events. I would say start with the shorter ones and work into it – all those little stabilizing muscles in your feet take a bit of time to get used to the different surface.
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Kelli – thank you for your suggestion – good advice! I may start with the 30 min one then.
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils
March 20, 2015Happy Spring! Good luck and have fun at Shamrock this weekend! You know I love reading your race recaps!
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March 20, 2015Thanks Jenn 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com
March 20, 2015Alot of great races to come this spring. I was debated to run the Philly run but not I’m sure it is too late to sign up. Hopefully there is better weather for you than last yr.
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Still open if you are interested (95% capacity) 🙂 Have a good weekend!
Michelle @ Running with Attitude
March 20, 2015You’ve got some fun races lined up. Good luck this weekend!!
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Thank you Michelle! I am thinking of visiting my sisters during Memorial Weekend.. which means I may consider Boston’s Run to Remember. Have a good weekend!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home
March 20, 2015Looks like you’ve got some fun races coming up! Good luck this weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Thanks Wendy! Hope you have a good weekend.
Chaitali
March 20, 2015I didn’t realize you were doing the Philly race again this year. I remember your reach from last year so I’ll definitely keep my fingers crossed for better weather for you!
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March 20, 2015Thanks you Chaitali, one last time hehe.
Lindsey
March 20, 2015It’s finally here!! St. Michaels will be such a gorgeous place to run! I need to get on registering for some more races….
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Come to St. Michaels haha! Good luck tomorrow!
Mindy @ Road Runner Girl
March 20, 2015Sounds like a fun line up of races! I’d LOVE to run the Cherry Blossom one! Have a GREAT race this weekend Jenny!!!
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Yes, you should come up to DC one year for the race 🙂
Salt
March 20, 2015I’m not doing any of these this year, but a few of them are on my list! Especially Cherry Blossom and Love Run! (Hopefully next year!)
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Hopefully you’ll get both of those next year! Have a great weekend!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running
March 20, 2015I’m so excited about the possibility of the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler being during peak bloom. It’ll make the race that much more scenic!
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Crossing my fingers! Hmmm will make for some nice professional race photos.
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC
March 20, 2015i will be at the trail run and the cb 10 miler. and obvi you should do the 90 minute option 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Haha voted considered! Also I think I may be able to do 2-3 of the Crystal City 5Ks! Will let you know if/when I sign up.
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes
March 20, 2015I’m bummed to see we won’t be at any of the same races!! Have a great race this weekend, looks like beautiful weather!
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Ahh boo. Depending on the fall marathon, I am looking at the Navy Air Force 5 or half. We’ll meet one day 🙂
Sherry
March 20, 2015Sounds like a great list of races! Loved the Cherry Blossom Race when I did it in 2013! My next race will be in May, the Portland Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon.
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Ooooh can’t wait to hear about that one. I really want to visit your neck of the woods (have some friends in Portland).
Molly @alsoranagain
March 20, 2015Good luck this weekend, Jenny!!! I know you’re going to have a great race. 🙂
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Thanks Molly! Hope you have a great weekend too.
Pam
March 20, 2015Wow, you have a full race calendar for spring. Have fun running Shamrock this weekend!
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Run Jenny Run
March 20, 2015Thanks Pam! Looking forward to the warmer weather down here.
Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom
March 20, 2015Good luck at Shamrock! That and Love run are on my 2016/2017 lists!
I am doing Cherry Blossom too -I am so excited!
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015Thanks Tameka! Hope you had a great weekend, glad they made it onto your lists 🙂
Karen @ Fit in France
March 21, 2015Such great races ! I have a half marathon on Easter… only 2 weeks away. Otherwise, I have not signed up for anything else yet. You are lucky to have so much choice where you live.
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March 23, 2015Good luck with your HM, Karen! I would love to run in France one day.
Mar @Mar on the Run
March 21, 2015Woohoo Shamrock! See you soon. I considered Love run but knew it was same day as 17.75 🙁 I’ll also see you at Cherry Blossom! Manassas runway sounds interesting as do the trail runs!
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015So stoked so many of you are running the 17.75. It was so great to see you this past weekend!
HoHo Runs
March 21, 2015You’ve got some great Spring races coming up! Good luck at Shamrock. I hope you have great weather at the Love Run this year so you can bust out a new PR!
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015Thank you! I hope so too 🙂 Have a great week ahead.
thesimplepeach
March 21, 2015I’m not running any of the above races but I am running the Music City RnR half next month with my mom and sister and then the Colfax Marathon in Denver mid May! I can’t wait!!!
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015Super fun! Those are two cities I’ve never visited. RnR Country Music is on my race bucket list and I look forward to hearing about Denver (don’t know much about the races there).
Kristina @ Blog About Running
March 21, 2015I honestly am so impressed by how often you race. I know that most of the time you’re not going for PR attempts, but just the dedication you show by getting up early to get to these races is impressive! I think I would race more if it didn’t require me to get up at 4am on the weekend for a 6:30 or 7am start!
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015Ick – that is too bad you have to wake up at 4am! I would love more 6:30am or 7am starts, but with winter I see why they don’t have them too early (summer a different story). I am lucky several of these races are within a walk from my apartment.
John @ run. geek. run(disney)
March 21, 2015Great list. Best of luck on all the races. Really want to run Philly sometime (hopefully soon). Enjoy Cherry Blossom, it’s a nice course.
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March 23, 2015Thanks John! You too!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner
March 21, 2015You have a fun and busy spring race schedule! I am not doing any of those this year but hope to see you somewhere this spring or summer.
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015Yes, hope to see you this spring or summer. Maybe even a Core Power Yoga day.
Melinda
March 21, 2015Yes, I’ll be in DC again next month for the Cherry Blossom 10-miler! 🙂
Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015Yay!! Love it, more Cherry Blossom runners 🙂
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero
March 22, 2015Your first trail run I would start off with the shorter distance and see how it goes. Then maybe the next time you can do the long one. Do you have to run all 4 at the same, or can you switch them up?
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Run Jenny Run
March 23, 2015I like that approach – especially since we can mix it up between the four. Thanks Abby!
Debbie @ Deb Runs
March 22, 2015I’ll see you at Algonkian Park for the =PR= trail run!
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March 23, 2015Yay! My first Deb sighting of the year 🙂
Nathasha
March 24, 2015Some fun races coming up! I love the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. Haven’t done it in a while though. See you this weekend in PHILLY!! 🙂
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