Excited to run?

I am going to take a break this fall from marathons.  I want to work on building up my strength and preparing for an amazing PR.  I had so many running pains this training season and felt like I could prevent all this if I spent some time developing other muscles.  I also need to fit in some time for studying for my professional engineer (PE exam) which I would like to take next April.

But, I haven’t even finished half of my marathon recap and I have decided on my next race!  The New Orleans Rock ‘n Roll marathon!

One of my ultimate goals has always been to get to a 3:00  marathon.  The New Orleans marathon is super flat, and could be an opportunity to PR.  I know I can’t get to a 3:00 marathon by next year, but I know that I can’t get there if I don’t try.  So I’m going to keep trying.  The day I get to that 3:00 marathon, I will propose to Dave on the spot (if he hasn’t done so already ).

SOOOO….WHO IS RUNNING THIS RACE WITH ME?!  There is a half marathon too!!!  My mission is to get lots of people to run this so that we can party afterwards!!